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The subjective point of view

We all always have a reason for our actions, every behavior builds on many causes, according to Buddha I speak here of the law of cause and effect.

We know that every action also brings a reaction, which is why we should have understanding for people (and their many reasons). Instead of reacting in a huff, aggressively or emotionally, we should ask ourselves why the person in question is behaving in this way, whether fears or concerns are perhaps arising, whether there are even constraints so that the person in question cannot act in any other way?

And the subjective perspective on what is happening quickly dissolves when we imagine ourselves standing in the other person's shoes, what would we do now in their place? If you still can't muster any understanding now, what could that be due to?

Are emotions being triggered in you here, perhaps your own fears or needs being addressed? Is the other person's behavior really wrong, or could the fault also lie with me?

And is there even an "objective" right, or a wrong? I would say that there can only be a "subjective", because every person thinks his point of view is right, criticizes the view of the other person. But what do you see the splinter in your brother's eye and do not perceive the beam in your own eye, so the sentence attributed to Jesus of Nazareth, which already leaves hardly any interpretation for real objectivity.

If it were still possible that I have built up prejudices (preconceived judgments), where does my aversion come from right now? Does this situation remind me of past incidents where I may have had bad experiences?

Specifically, are there things or incidents that trigger you? Circumstances that infuriate you? A type of person you just don't like? For example, do you find yourself criticizing young people for things you used to do yourself, but which now bother you because you are no longer young?

Or, as another example, do you get upset about the ostentatious behavior of the wealthy (fancy cars, expensive watches) because you are not "rich"? There are always deeper reasons for our actions, which even we cannot recognize at first glance.

The subjective point of view disturbs the reality, according to Buddha there is by no means only one truth, but infinitely many realities. The subjective point of view takes place from every subject, but the way of Buddha would be the goal!

Higher acts a look of reverence

- Buddha - honorary name of Siddharta Gautama -

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