"あらゆる形の自己没頭は共感を殺し、ましてや思いやりを殺します。自分自身に焦点を当てると、問題と執着が大きく見えて世界が狭まります。しかし他人に焦点を当てると、世界が広がります。自分の問題は心の片隅に追いやられて小さく見えるようになり、結びつきや思いやりのある行動に対する能力が向上します。"
— 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.
