5d • General discussion
When Voices Clash…
People argue.
People shout.
Everyone pushes their view, but few stop to listen.
The result? Tension grows. Connection fades.
Most respond by pressing harder—defending, convincing, overpowering. But that only builds more walls.
There’s another path: omoiyari (思いやり).
It’s the Japanese practice of sensing another’s needs before they speak.
Of acting with compassion, or holding back words that might wound.
Of giving without expecting anything in return.
I’ve seen how rooms change when omoiyari is present.
The air softens. The fights lose their edge. People feel seen, not silenced.
The catch? It’s not passive. It takes awareness. Practice. Courage.
That’s why I center omoiyari in the work I share—because growth without harmony is just noise.
And growth with omoiyari? That’s lasting.
2
4 comments
When Voices Clash…
skool.com/lotusflowerjourneys
We take joyful Kaizen (改善) Steps, grow peacefully, and thrive in harmony (wa - 和) toward truly fulfilling success and lasting freedom. Free to join!🪷
Leaderboard (30-day)
1
+3
2
+2
3
+1
Powered by