Compassion Without Borders

To rebuild Esperia, the Espers first had to become aware of a certain reality: they were all in the same boat, which they called Esperia, after the name of their planet. It was essential for everyone to work together to avoid destroying the only ecosystem they were privileged to benefit from, and on which their survival depended.

They therefore needed to open up new ways of thinking that had never been explored before and develop compassion for everyone, regardless of their origins. This was essential to creating a fair future for all and finally living in harmony with nature.

Gurumin, the Shape of Empathy, understood well that this would not be an easy task.

Years and years of conflict between the different elements had created prejudice and resentment towards one another.

And letting go is not easy, especially when the other side does the same.

Yet common ground can be found when both sides make an effort towards a shared goal that brings them together.

The destruction of a large part of the planet’s ecosystem during the Chaos War had made a deep impression on everyone around the world, and the revelation of the StarDust had woven the first threads of a bond that would change Esperia forever.

This was the birth of the principles taught by One Daily Tale…

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