Feelings Quote by Henepola Gunaratana
““comparisons, if any, lead to feelings of kinship rather than of estrangement. Breathing””
About This Quote
Source Book: Mindfulness in Plain English, 2011
Seeing others as similar reduces alienation and fosters connection, rather than feeling separate.
In simple terms: Seeing similarity builds kinship.
Notice common humanity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing similarity affect relationships?
- When might it be harmful to assume kinship?
May overlook genuine differences.