In the acceptance of one's own self, one can come to an understanding of others. An understanding of those who are of a similar nature to ourselves because we've stood in their shoes at one time or another comes first. Then, because we have acquired the skill of 'empathy' we can project ourselves into the shoes of those in whose footfalls we have not walked. Finally, when our journey has been completed and we have become truly tolerant, a seemingly miraculous change occurs in us and we find that compassion has surfaced.
Need tekitavad paljusid neurootilisi ja vaimseid olekuid, mis inimkonda vaevavad. Omaenese minast arusaamisel saab ka teistest hakata aru saama. Neist arusaamine, kes on meiega sarnased, kuna kunagi me olime nagu nemad, tuleb kõigepealt.