Live and Let Live - To not let Your Opinions Hurt PeopleLive and Let Live - To not let Your Opinions Hurt People
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Can we have strong opinions and not voice them in public to avoid hurting people? Do we really create change by pushing our beliefs onto other people? In this episode I share about the practice Live and Let Live and how we can stop belittling our fellow .
57:35•10 Jul 2020
Live and Let Live: The Art of Compassionate Silence
“And it's none of our business to tell good from bad. So, just to think, if I say this comment right now to this person: am I creating separation, yes or no? And you always know when you have an opinion and you ventilate it.”
Ever felt the urge to voice a strong opinion, only to realize it might do more harm than good? In this thought-provoking episode of 'From Darkness to Light', Shama Persson dives into the delicate balance between holding firm beliefs and the potential harm of expressing them. Shama shares her personal journey of being on the receiving end of hurtful opinions and how she found strength through self-love and acceptance.
She challenges us to consider whether pushing our beliefs onto others truly creates change or just fosters division. Shama’s reflections remind us that everyone is on their own unique path, and it's not our place to judge or impose our views. Instead, she advocates for a more compassionate society where we embrace differences and practice empathy. As she poignantly puts it, 'It's none of our business to tell good from bad'.
Tune in to discover how you can contribute to a more understanding and inclusive community by simply choosing silence over potentially hurtful words.
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