ACCEPTING OTHERS AND THEIR DIFFERENCES

acceptance of self and others

Accepting others starts with accepting yourself

acceptance

- Understanding what you can and cannot control.

- Embracing personal uniqueness.

positive self-acceptance

Evaluate your positive traits and moral potential.

positive self-acceptance (1)

prioritize moral and ethical development over superficial attributes. (1)

positive self-acceptance (2)

Society's focus on physical development vs. moral growth. (2)

• care

• responsibility

• respect

• knowledge

The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm

Care in Love

active concern for others' growth and well-being

responsiblity in love

Voluntary response to others' needs

responsibility in love (1)

True love involves readiness to support others (1)

responsibility in love (2)

Contrast with domination or possessiveness. (2)

respect in love

Allowing personal growth without exploitation.

respect in love (1)

Love as rooted in freedom, not control. (1)

knowledge in love

Understanding the deeper truths of others.

knowledge in love (1)

Beyond surface knowledge to union through love. (1)

knowledge in love (2)

Love transcends rational understanding, achieving true connection. (2)

applying intersubjectivity

• Self-reflection: Things you can and cannot control.

• Developing patience a n d thankfulness.

• Using care, responsibility, respect, and knowledge to foster relationships.

Erich Fromm

“The only way of full knowledge lies in the act of love.”