Tag: Empathy
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Pure Heart
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Read more: Pure HeartCha Cha was looking at Guruko, who was humming a song she had heard from the birds of the nearby forest. He thought to himself: âGuruko really has a pure heart.â He reflected on how the planet Earth was plagued by raging wars, genocides, and inequityâand how many of its inhabitants were living, oblivious to…
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Guruko Gets Sick
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Read more: Guruko Gets SickGuruko was feeling ill. She began to develop a fever and had to lie in bed all the time, struggling to catch her breath. Cha Cha, her faithful platypus, was at her sideâpreparing food with the help of Grandma Luna and changing the cool towel on her forehead to help bring down the heat. When…
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Hope
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Read more: HopeWhen learning about the story of humankind, Guruko began to feel overwhelmed and sad by the countless wars and conflicts that had plaguedâand continue to plagueâour shared planet we call Earth. Grandma Luna noticed that Guruko wasnât her usual self, full of joy and smiles.âIs something wrong?â Guruko spoke about the contents of the history…
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Thank You
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Read more: Thank YouWhen was the last time you sincerely said âthank youâ to the ones you cherish the most?Not because they did something for youâbut simply because they are here. We often take the presence of our family or friends for granted.But it is something we should recognize as a gift. As human beings, we will all…
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Children
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Read more: ChildrenIf the debate between nature and nurture has endured through the ages, looking at it from the perspective of brain development makes it clear that nurture plays a significant role in shaping who a person becomes as an adult. Even in the womb, before the cognitive parts of the brain have fully developed, the emotional…
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Empathy
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Read more: EmpathyWhat truly defines us as humans? What sets us apart from other species? Not our physical strength, nor our intelligence. It is our social abilitiesâour capacity to form groups of many individualsâthat have led the human species to eventually dominate the Earth. Empathy is our ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It…
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Smile!
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Read more: Smile!Guruko and Cha Cha were reading a part of the book One Daily Tale, about a powerful tool that every Esper on Esperia knew about. It was a smile! When they read this, they both looked at each other, wondering what it truly meant⊠âA smile can lift the day of anyone who sees it.…
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Grandma Luna
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Read more: Grandma LunaGrandma Luna had a mysterious aura around her. Her warm smile and gentle eyes always comforted Guruko whenever she felt a bit sad or lonely. Yet, Grandma Luna often stared at the sky with a hint of melancholy in her gaze. But when Guruko entered the room, a bright smile would instantly return to her…
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Guruko and Cha Cha
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Read more: Guruko and Cha ChaOn Earth, in a not-so-distant future… Guruko was raised on a small island, hidden from the rest of the world. She lived with her Grandma Luna, who often reminded her: âListening is a gift you should use as often as you can.â Her closest companion was a platypus who fancied himself a philosophical writer. Guruko…
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The Shape of Empathy : Gurumin
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Read more: The Shape of Empathy : GuruminIn ancient times, there was a land named Esperia, where harmony prevailed, thanks to the presence of the 7 Shapes. Gurumin was the embodiment of empathy and social connection, flowing gently like the wind.Her color was a soft, calming green, reminiscent of the sweet melody carried by a breeze.Listeningâtruly listening, without judgmentâis essential, and Gurumin…