"خودخواهی در تمام اشکالش همدلی را میکشد، چه رسد به شفقت. وقتی روی خودمان تمرکز میکنیم، دنیایمان جمع میشود زیرا مشکلات و دغدغههایمان بزرگ به نظر میرسند. اما وقتی روی دیگران تمرکز میکنیم، دنیایمان گسترش مییابد. مشکلات خودمان به حاشیه ذهن رانده میشوند "
— Daniel Goleman
Simplified Meaning:
When people only think about themselves and their own issues, they find it hard to care about others. This is because they are too wrapped up in their own problems. Imagine a student who is constantly worried about their grades and never notices that their friend is feeling lonely. The student's worries seem huge and overwhelming. However, if the student starts paying attention to how their friend is doing, they may realize their own problems are not as big as they thought. By looking beyond their own concerns, they can lend a hand and show kindness to their friend. This makes them feel more connected to others and less isolated. Basically, focusing on others not only helps them but also makes our own worries seem smaller and easier to manage.
