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TEACHINGS | EASTERN HORIZON 9

Leaders, whatever field they work other hand, have constitutions, of fear is trust, which, related to
in, have a strong impact on people’s complex legal systems, and police warmheartedness, boosts our
lives and on how the world develops. forces; we have remarkable self-confidence. Compassion also
We should remember that we are intelligence and a great capacity reduces fear, reflecting as it does
visitors on this planet. We are here for love and affection. Yet, despite a concern for others’ well-being.
for 90 or 100 years at the most. our many extraordinary qualities, This, not money and power, is
During this time, we should work to we seem less able to cooperate. what really attracts friends. When
leave the world a better place. we’re under the sway of anger or
In organizations, people work attachment, we’re limited in our
What might a better world look closely together every day. But ability to take a full and realistic
like? I believe the answer is despite working together, many feel view of the situation. When the
straightforward: A better world is lonely and stressed. Even though mind is compassionate, it is calm
one where people are happier. Why? we are social animals, there is a and we’re able to use our sense of
Because all human beings want lack of responsibility toward each reason practically, realistically, and
to be happy, and no one wants to other. We need to ask ourselves with determination.
suffer. Our desire for happiness is what’s going wrong.
something we all have in common. Be selfless
But today, the world seems to be I believe that our strong focus We are naturally driven by self-
facing an emotional crisis. Rates of on material development and interest; it’s necessary to survive.
stress, anxiety, and depression are accumulating wealth has led us But we need wise self-interest that
higher than ever. The gap between to neglect our basic human need is generous and cooperative, taking
rich and poor and between CEOs for kindness and care. Reinstating others’ interests into account.
and employees is at a historic high. a commitment to the oneness of Cooperation comes from friendship,
And the focus on turning a profit humanity and altruism toward our friendship comes from trust, and
often overrules a commitment to brothers and sisters is fundamental trust comes from kindheartedness.
people, the environment, or society. for societies and organizations Once you have a genuine sense of
and their individuals to thrive in concern for others, there’s no room
I consider our tendency to see each the long run. Every one of us has a for cheating, bullying, or exploitation;
other in terms of “us” and “them” responsibility to make this happen. instead, you can be honest, truthful,
as stemming from ignorance of our What can leaders do? and transparent in your conduct.
interdependence. As participants
in the same global economy, we Be mindful Be compassionate
depend on each other, while Cultivate peace of mind. As human The ultimate source of a happy
changes in the climate and the beings, we have a remarkable life is warmheartedness. Even
global environment affect us all. intelligence that allows us to animals display some sense of
What’s more, as human beings, analyze and plan for the future. compassion. When it comes to
we are physically, mentally, and We have language that enables human beings, compassion can
emotionally the same. us to communicate what we be combined with intelligence.
have understood to others. Since Through the application of reason,
Look at bees. They have no destructive emotions like anger and compassion can be extended to all
constitution, police, or moral attachment cloud our ability to use 7 billion human beings. Destructive
training, but they work together our intelligence clearly, we need to emotions are related to ignorance,
in order to survive. Though they tackle them. while compassion is a constructive
may occasionally squabble, the emotion related to intelligence.
colony survives on the basis of Fear and anxiety easily give way to Consequently, it can be taught and
cooperation. Human beings, on the anger and violence. The opposite learned.