Positive Qualities: Rich & Maturing
He who attains his ideal, by that very fact transcends it. — Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) Philosopher
What will you bring with you to the other side?
Peace,
Jim
RICH
Synonyms: affluent, copious, fruitful, luscious, precious, sumptuous
Balancing Quality: gratitude
Symbol: all forms of treasure [including riches of the mind and of the spirit]
MATURING
Quote: Maturity: to have regained the seriousness that was had as a child at play. — Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) German Poet
Reflections:
• Giving selflessly, in order to be truly mature, must include self-esteem, power, and the ability to clearly and compassionately communicate, especially in a confrontation.
• Maturity is our move from an egocentric universe to an other-centered universe. We traverse, as an individual or as a society, through survival, security, duty, subjective self-interest, pitiful altruism, helpfulness, and finally on to generosity – a person or group can get stuck in any one of these levels.
Some adults (of any race) hold that someone who has a different skin color or a different genetic structure is superior or inferior. This prejudice gives the immature person a comparison to judge themselves by. Physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, social, and historical differences are facts. Generalizations, especially negative generalizations, are very dangerous and cannot fit all of any class.
The mature person goes beyond the façade If there is a need to judge, they will do so based on the character of the individual.
