A major obstacle to creating connections is that people do not realize they have cultures. They think they are normal and natural and then blame people who do not perceive their reality of the world. Conflict comes naturally from diverse and conflicting individuals, but within a genuine community, the group fights gracefully, because after emptying ones’ predispositions, there is no longer an insistence on being right.
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This is one of the underlying principles of Chrysalis and a discussion point in the introduction sessions for every program.
It’s easy to look at someone else’s practice and think that it’s wrong or morally backwards. Loving Curiosity means recognizing difference, but being genuinely curious and coming from a place of love without adding a value judgment. “I love you and this community. I am going to listen and will try to understand without feeling the need to change you.” (for further insight, see “Emptiness” in the Group Stages blog post) |
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