The term "hedonism" is derived from the Greek "hedone" meaning simply "pleasure". In common language, Hedonism has come to mean devotion to pleasure as a way of life, especially to the pleasures of the senses, and is synonymous with sensualism, libertinism, debauchery and dissipation.

Term

Hedonism is the philosophy that pleasure is the most important pursuit of mankind, and the only thing that is good for an individual. Hedonists, therefore, strive to maximize their total pleasure (the net of any pleasure less any pain or suffering). They believe that pleasure is the only good in life, and pain is the only evil, and our life's goal should be to maximize pleasure and minimize pain.

Philosophy

Psychological Hedonism is the view that humans are psychologically constructed in such a way that we exclusively desire pleasure. Ethical Hedonism, on the other hand, is the view that our fundamental moral obligation is to maximize pleasure or happiness. It is the normative claim that we should always act so as to produce our own pleasure.

Psychology

The Paradox of Hedonism (also called the Pleasure Paradox), points out that pleasure and happiness are strange phenomena that do not obey normal principles, in that they cannot be acquired directly, only indirectly and we often fail to attain pleasures if we deliberately seek them.

The Paradox

Hedonism usually pre-supposes an individualist stance, and is associated with Egoism (the claim that individuals should always seek their own good in all things). Epicureanism is a more moderate approach (which still seeks to maximize happiness, but which defines happiness more as a state of tranquillity than pleasure). A similar but more altruistic approach results in Utilitarianism, the position that the moral worth of any action is determined by its contribution to overall utility in maximizing happiness or pleasure as summed among all people.

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Atomism is a Pre-Socratic school of thought from ancient Greece, established in the late 5th Century B.C. by Leucippus of Miletus and his more famous student, Democritus. It teaches that the hidden substance in all physical objects consists of different arrangements of atoms and void

Atomism

No writings by the movement's founder, Leucippus, have survived, and we have just a few fragments of the writings of Democritus in secondhand reports, sometimes unreliable or conflicting. Much of the best evidence is that reported by Aristotle in his criticisms of Atomism, which he regarded as an important rival current in natural philosophy.

Writings

philosopher Lucretius (c. 99 - 55 B.C.) whose "On the Nature of Things" was one of the definitive works of Epicureanism, but also of Atomism. It argues that the universe and all substance is eternal, composed of atoms moving in an infinite void and nothing else, and that the human soul also consists of minute atoms that dissipate into smoke when a person dies.

Of Democritus' and Epicurus' followers

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 - 1543) and Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642), who himself converted to Atomism when he found that his corpuscular theory of matter and his experiments with falling bodies and inclined planes contradicted the mainstream Aristotelian theories.The English philosophers Sir Francis Bacon and Thomas Hobbes were both confirmed Atomists for a time, as was Giordano Bruno in Italy.

Famous Atomist (Scientist And Philosopher

The main figures in the rebirth of Atomism were the French philosophers René Descartes, Pierre Gassendi, and the Irish philosopher and scientist Robert Boyle.

The Revival

Descartes’ mechanical philosophy of corpuscularism (that everything physical in the universe is made of tiny “corpuscles” of matter, and that sensations, such as taste or temperature, are caused by the shape and size of tiny pieces of matter) had much in common with Atomism, and may be considered in some sense another version of it, although for Descartes there could be no void, and all matter was constantly swirling to prevent a void as corpuscles moved through other matter.

Descartes' Atomism

He formulated his atomistic conception of mechanical philosophy partly in response to Descartes, particularly opposing Descartes’ reductionist view that only purely mechanical explanations of physics are valid.

Gassendi's Atomism

Robert Boyle's form of Atomism, which came to be accepted by most English scientists, was essentially an amalgamation of the two French systems. He arrived at it after encountering problems reconciling Aristotelian physics with his chemistry experimentation.

Boyle's Atomism

Philosophical Atomism led to the development of early scientific atomic theory, modern science has shown that atoms in the chemical sense are actually composed of smaller particles (electrons, neutrons and protons), and that these in turn are composed of even more fundamental particles called quarks. Although the principle can still theoretically apply, there are few, if any, modern-day atomists.

Conclusion

Understand yourself and those around you.

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This book is about the exploration of the different facets of human love, including affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of God. It delves into the complexities and nuances of these different typrs of love, offering a candid, eise, and personal perspective that allows readers to connect with the intimate thoughts of the author, C. S. Lewis. it provides a deep understanding of the nature of love and its impact on human relationship, offering valuablr insights that can resonate with readers on a personal and emotional level.

Four Categories of Human Love

<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Affection: The humbles, most widespread from of Love.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Friendship: A bond between individuals with shared interests.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Erotic Love: A passionate and intimate form of Love.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Love of God: A divine, spiritual love</li></ol>

Complexities and Vulnerabilities of Human Love

Affection love, also known as storge, is the humblest and most widely diffused of loves, and it is the love in which our experience seems to differ least from that of the animals. It is characterized by a warm comfortableness, satisfaction in being together, and a lack of discrimination in its objects.

1. Affection

Affection can be felt for almost anyone, regardless of their appearance, intelligence, or other qualities. It is the least finicky and the broadest of natural loves.Affection is not proud and does not expect too much, turning a blind eye to faults and reviving easily after quarrels.It is a love that can unite those who are not naturally suited to each other, and it can enter into and color other loves, becoming the medium in which they operate.

Affection_2

Affection is also the love that can make appreciations possible which, but for it, might never have existed.It is a love that can unite people who, if they had not found themselves put down by fate in the same household or community, would have had nothing to do with each other.It is a love that can open our eyes to goodness we could not have seen, or should not have appreciated without it.

Affection_3

However, it is important to note that Affection, by itself, left simply to follow its own bent, can darken and degrade human life.It is a love that can be present, causing unhappiness, and it has its own criteria, requiring its objects to be familiar.Affection is also the image used in Scripture when God is represented as our Father.

Affection_4

Affection is a love that is both humble and powerful, capable of uniting and transforming other loves, and it plays a significant role in human relationships and the human experience.

Affection (conclusion)

Friendship love, as described by C.S. Lewis, is a unique and often undervalued form of love.It is characterized by a deep connection between individuals who share a common vision, activity, or interest.Unlike other forms of love, such as Affection or Eros, Friendship is not instinctive or biologically necessary, making it the least natural of loves.However, it is a love that can enrich and enhance our lives in profound ways.

2. Friendship

Friendship arises when individuals discover a shared taste, vision, or point of view, and it is not limited by physical attributes or social status.In a circle of true Friends, each person is valued for themselves, standing for nothing but their true selves.This love is essentially between individuals, and it is a voluntary nobility, where individuals have chosen each other based on a common ground.

Friendship_2

Friendship can also be a school of virtue, making good men better and bad men worse.It can lead to the exclusion of others, creating a sense of pride and exclusiveness within the circle of Friends.However, when approached with humility and a genuine appreciation for the unique qualities of each individual, Friendship can lead to a deep and robust form of Appreciative love.

Friendship_3

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, art, or the universe itself, and it has no survival value. Yet, it is one of those things that give value to survival.It is a love that can unite those who are not naturally inclined to be together, broadening their minds and leading to the appreciation of goodness and intelligence in others.

Friendship (conclusion)

Erotic love (Greek: Eros) is romantic love, distinct from mere sexual desire. It encompasses emotional intimacy and affection between partners.

3.Erotic Love

All-Consuming: Lovers in Eros often focus intensely on each other, sometimes to the exclusion of the world around them.Transcends Physical Attraction: Though it involves physical desire, Eros also emphasizes emotional and spiritual connection.Idealization: Partners often see each other in an idealized light, which can distort reality.Irrelevant to Happiness: It doesn’t guarantee happiness and can even lead to profound suffering due to its intensity and unpredictability.

Characteristics of Eros

Idolatry: Partners can be tempted to place each other above everything, including God, leading to possessiveness and jealousy.Addiction:  The intensity can be addictive, pushing lovers to demand exclusivity or lose their identity in the relationship.

Dangers and Pitfalls

Unification: Eros brings two people closer, helping them understand the nature of unity and intimacy.Creativity: This love often leads to creative pursuits, such as poetry, art, or grand gestures meant to express affection.

Positive Aspects

Eros is a powerful and beautiful form of love that should be embraced with caution, always aligned with higher spiritual and moral values.

Eros (Conclusion)

Love of God (Greek: Agape) is the selfless, unconditional love that mirrors the love of God for humanity.It transcends natural loves (Affection, Friendship, and Eros) by focusing on giving without expecting anything in return.

4. Love of God

Selfless: It prioritizes the well-being and happiness of others over personal desires.Unconditional: Agape is given regardless of the recipient’s behavior or worthiness.Universal: It extends to all, even those who are difficult to love, including enemies.

Characteristics of Agape

Complements: Agape enhances other loves by preventing their excesses and self-centered tendencies.Overcomes Idolatry: It aligns natural loves under the will of God, preventing them from becoming idolatrous.Unifying: It binds all forms of love together, creating harmony and balance.

Relation to Other Loves

Paternalism: A distorted form can become patronizing, treating others as incapable of self-care.Hypocrisy: It must be genuine, not used as a mask for ulterior motives or self-interest.

Dangers and Misunderstandings

Biblical: The love Jesus Christ preached and practiced, such as caring for the marginalized and forgiving enemies.Daily Life: Helping others without expecting gratitude or recognition, offering kindness even when inconvenient.

Examples of Agape

Agape is the highest form of love and encompasses all others by focusing on unconditional kindness and generosity.According to Lewis, <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">without Agape, the other loves can become self-destructive;</li><li class="ql-align-justify"> but when guided by Agape, they find their truest expression.</li></ul>

Agape (Conclusion)

"The Four Loves" by C.S. Lewis explores the nature of love, including the love between parents and children, love between friends, romantic love, and the love of God. It delves into the complexities, challenges, and rewards of different types of love, offering insights and reflections on the subject

In this candid, wise and warmly personal book, C.S. Lewis describes the four basic kinds of human love -- affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of God. He explores the possibilities and problems of the love between parents and children; the love of men for other men and women for women; the love of men and women for each other; and the love of God that enriches all love. Lewis also explores the questions of sex, possessiveness, jealousy, pride, false sentimentality, good and bad manners in loving, and the need for more laughter between lovers. There are risks that accompany the rewards of love, the author cautions, but he recommends taking them, since "hell is the only place outside of heaven where we can be safe from the dangers of love."--Back cover.

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They are afraid to fly not because they don't have wings but because they are afraid to fall .

"Each of us is held back by fears of failure or uncertainty, preventing us from reaching our full potential. We're often afraid to take the first step towards our dreams, thinking 'what if I fail?' or 'what if it doesn't work out?' So we hold ourselves back, afraid to try. But if we don't take that first step, how can we expect to climb the whole staircase?"

THE FIRST STEP-THE HARDEST STEP

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.

Let's learn to face our fears and trust in our own strength and resilience. We might just surprise ourselves with how high we can soar!"

<ul><li>Acknowledge your fear: Recognizing that you have a fear of failure is the first step to overcoming it.</li><li>Identify your fears: Consider what you are afraid of, why, and how likely the negative outcomes are to happen. How would they affect you and your life? How do you feel about yourself when you think about failing?</li><li>Reframe failure: See failure as a learning opportunity, rather than a personal flaw or a sign of incompetence.</li></ul>

Tips To Get Rid Of Fear Of Failure

<ul><li>Give yourself permission to fail: Plan to fail.</li><li>Focus on what you can control: Consider the worst-case scenario and have a contingency plan.</li><li>Seek support: You don't have to face your fears alone. Find support and inspiration from others who share your interests, goals, and challenges.</li></ul>

Share your thoughts on what holds you back from reaching your full potential. Lets inspire each other to spread our wings and fly!

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“the present moment is all you ever have.”

Access your inner self and experience the unity of "Being" through stillness of mind. No religion owns this idea, it's an open concept that encompasses the "eternal, ever-present One Life." Being lies at the heart of your essence and can be felt when you are fully present, living in the Now.

Key Concepts:
<ul>
 <li>Stillness of mind</li>
 <li>Unity of "Being"</li>
 <li>Open concept</li>
 <li>"One Life"</li>
 <li>Living in the Now</li>
</ul>

The Power of Being

“You can improve your life situation, but you cannot improve your life…It is already whole, complete, perfect.”

The constant thoughts in your mind can prevent you from truly experiencing the moment. Thinking does not mean being. 
 Engaging in tasks like planning, worrying, judging, and explaining creates tension and makes it seem like you are separate from everything else. This mental activity can lead to a false sense of loneliness and separation from the world. It's crucial to become aware of this to fully connect with reality and the present moment. 🧘‍♂️

Disconnecting thoughts from reality

“When you are present, when your attention is fully and intensely in the Now, Being can be felt, but it can never be understood mentally.”

The Power of Living in the Now 🌞
Our ego often distracts us with memories of the past and worries for the future, but true inner peace can only be found in the present moment. Take control of your thoughts, quiet your mind, and discover the wellspring of creativity and innovation within yourself. 🚀 
<ul>
 <li>Live in the moment and enjoy life's little joys 🌼 </li>
 <li>Don't let your past or future worries consume you 💭</li>
 <li>Embrace your inner stillness for clarity and innovative ideas 💡</li>
</ul>

The Power of Living in the Now 🌞

“The art of inner-body awareness will develop into a completely new way of living, a state of permanent connectedness with Being, and will add a depth to your life that you have never known before.”

Life is made up of moments, and the most important one is Now. Your mind can trick you into dwelling on the past or imagining the future, but Now is where true freedom and peace reside. Leave the mind behind, and focus on Now to fully experience life.
Why should you care about Now?
<ul>
 <li>The past is a memory, and the future is an illusion, only Now is real.</li>
 <li>The egoic mind wastes time and energy dwelling on the past or anticipating the future.</li>
 <li>By living in the present, you unlock true Being, free from the limitations of the mind.</li>
</ul>

The Power of Living in the Present Moment

Life’s journey is not just about achieving goals, it’s also about being present in the moment and embracing our inner being. If we let negativity consume us, it can hinder our overall happiness.
Ways to Combat Negativity:
<ol>
 <li>Address the situation at hand.</li>
 <li>Release any pain associated with it.</li>
</ol>
Remember, both inner and outer purposes are important and should not conflict with each other. Embrace the present and strive for personal growth simultaneously 🌞

The Purpose of Life

“When you live in complete acceptance of what is – which is the only sane way to live – there is no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ in your life anymore. There is only a higher good – which includes the ‘bad’.”

Focusing on the present moment can offer glimpses of the Unmanifested. It is found in stillness, in the gaps between sounds, and in the space between objects.
<ul>
 <li>The Unmanifested is found in stillness.</li>
 <li>The Unmanifested is in between sounds.</li>
 <li>The Unmanifested is in the space between objects.</li>
</ul>
✨ The Unmanifested: the no-thing between objects! ✨

Glimpsing the Unmanifested

Love can feel perfect, but relationships are not without friction. Until you let go of the ego and live in the Now, your relationships will never truly thrive.
Here's why:
<ol>
 <li>The ego causes dysfunction in relationships.</li>
 <li>Love and hate are interconnected.</li>
 <li>You can't avoid negative periods in relationships.</li>
</ol>
Eliminating your ego and living in the present can greatly improve your relationships. 🌟🧘‍♀️☮️

Mastering Relationships: Living in the Present

The concept of surrender is often misunderstood. It is not about showing weakness or giving up, but instead about accepting the present moment as it is without any labels or judgment. It's about acknowledging what is and yielding to the reality of Now. So let go of your inner resistance and fully embrace the power of acceptance 🌟.

Key takeaways:
<ul>
 <li>Surrender does not equal defeat or weakness.</li>
 <li>Accept the present moment without judgment or labels.</li>
 <li>Yield to the reality of Now.</li>
 <li>Embrace the power of acceptance 🌟.</li>
</ul>

Understanding the Power of Acceptance

<ul>
 <li>The "Power of Now" comes from being completely present in the moment and freeing your consciousness from mental noise.</li>
 <li>You can access a new dimension of consciousness by non-judgmentally observing your thoughts, emotions, and fears.</li>
 <li>Your thoughts - the ceaseless self-talk streaming through your mind - block the experience of being. "Watch the Thinker," the voice in your head, which abhors silence.</li>
 <li>Instead of focusing on your life situation, pay attention to the only "real" thing - what is true in this moment.</li>
 <li>Emotions are thoughts that reverberate throughout the body.</li>
</ul>

Summary

<ul>
 <li>The “egoic” mind exists in the past and future but cannot function in the Now.</li>
 <li>The “pain-body” is the emotional residue that negative experiences leave behind.</li>
 <li>Don’t let your outer purpose overshadow your inner purpose: to partake in the “light of Being.”</li>
 <li>In an enlightened relationship, you’re open to love and you accept your partner unconditionally.</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
 <li>Spiritual surrender calls for accepting what is and letting go of inner resistance.</li>
</ul>

Summary (Continued)

First published in 1999, Eckhart Tolle’s spiritual self-help book became – with a little help from Oprah Winfrey – a number one New York Times bestseller and cultural phenomenon

To make the journey into the Now we will need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. From the very first page of Eckhart Tolle's extraordinary book, we move rapidly into a significantly higher altitude where we breathe a lighter air. We become connected to the indestructible essence of our Being, “The eternal, ever present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle uses simple language and an easy question and answer format to guide us. A word of mouth phenomenon since its first publication, The Power of Now is one of those rare books with the power to create an experience in readers, one that can radically change their lives for the better.

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Eckhart Tolle is a teacher, author, and entrepreneur. He is a German-born resident of Canada best known as the author of The Power of Now and A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Tolle does not identify with any specific religion, but he has been influenced by multiple spiritual works.

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When we thought of doing something or visiting a new place or taking a decision or making a next moveWe often end up in daunting question, What if it goes wrong ?We think all possibilities for ending up in negative way and mess our mind.

The Question ⁉️

May be in some of the rare cases it can goes in different direction than we expected.But not all the things will end up in a mess.So we should make our mind to face the situation whatever happens atleast it should start from our mind with a small optimistic thinking. 🌀 If we change the way we look at things, the things we look will change 🌀

Wear A Positive Lens

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🌞What if it goes right ?🌞

You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft that you will die without ever realizing your true potential.

It's a lot more than mind over matter. It takes relentless self-discipline to schedule suffering into your day, every day.

Denial is the ultimate comfort zone.

The ticket to victory often comes down to bringing your very best when you feel your worst.

It may be satisfactory, but that's another word for mediocrity.

Are you an experienced scuba diver? Great, shed your gear, take a deep breath and become a one-hundred-foot free diver. Are you a badass triathlete? Cool, learn how to rock climb. Are you enjoying a wildly successful career? Wonderful, learn a new language or skill. Get a second degree. Always be willing to embrace ignorance and become the dumb fuck in the classroom again, because that is the only way to expand your body of knowledge and body of work. It’s the only way to expand your mind

The hero is you.

Be more than motivated, be more than driven, become literally obsessed to the point where people think you're fucking nuts.

We’re either getting better or we’re getting worse.

If you want to master the mind and remove your governor, you’ll have to become addicted to hard work. Because passion and obsession, even talent, are only useful tools if you have the work ethic to back them up.

You're sure to find strength in these powerful words from the author of "Can't Hurt Me"—the only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Controller, and one of the world's top endurance athletes.

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9 of the best quotes from David Goggins for when you need a dose of inspiration

Learn enough from history to bear reality patiently, and respect one another’s delusions.  – The lessons of history

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When you realize that you – the good, noble, well-meaning, even-tempered, fact-driven person that you are – have views of how the world works that are sure to be incomplete if not completely wrong, you should have empathy for others whose deluded beliefs are obvious to you.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Daniel Kahneman’s rightly observed that we are better at spotting other people’s flaws than our own.</li></ul>

Double edged razor

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Of course there is a limit to respecting other people’s delusions. Delusions that directly harm or impede others shouldn’t be tolerated.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The key here is accepting that everyone is deluded in their own unique way. You, me, all of us.</li></ul>But let me share just three causes of major delusions.And ask yourself: Do you think you are exempt from these forces?

Nothing is as persuasive as what you’ve experienced firsthand.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Since we’ve all had massively different life experiences, what seems obvious to me may be bonkers to you, and vice versa.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Most debates are not really debates; They are two people with different life experiences talking over each other.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Everyone is trying to make sense of the world through the lens of their own experience.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">As those experiences grow everyone’s lens tends to focus on a slightly different version of “truth” in the world – especially for social topics like politics, religion, and investing.</li></ul>

“When the truth is uncertain, our brains resolve uncertainty without our knowledge by creating the most likely reality they can imagine based on our prior experiences.”

Your willingness to believe something is influenced by how much you want and need it to be true.Perception of Belief:Individual beliefs are influenced by personal circumstances and needs. Desperation can lead to susceptibility to unlikely promises, exemplified by the purchase of lottery tickets by low-income individuals seeking hope.Depressive Realism vs. Comforting Delusions:While some hold more realistic views due to depressive realism, most people maintain comforting delusions that shape their beliefs and decisions, often diverging from statistical accuracy.

Incentives and Decision-Making:Decisions are often driven by incentives, even when statistically flawed. Acknowledging this bias is crucial in analyzing one's own justifications and actions.Illusion of Certainty:The illusion of certainty persists until proven wrong, blurring the line between right and wrong beliefs.Another McRaney quote fits well here:“Until we know we are wrong, being wrong feels exactly like being right.”

When there’s an absence of perfect information, emotion, passion, and tribal identity fill the void.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Benford's Law of Controversy suggests that passion inversely correlates with available information, implying that strong emotions often accompany limited understanding.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Emotion tends to fill gaps in knowledge, leading to oversimplified, binary views lacking nuance. Despite varying susceptibility, everyone is prone to this bias.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Amidst ongoing controversy and disagreement, I'm reminded of Durant's advice to patiently acknowledge reality and respect others' beliefs.</li></ul>

The problem with emotion and passion is they tend to be black or white, with no room for the nuance required to understand most topics. You get a false sense of confidence, and one that’s disguised as absolute truth.

Here's why respecting others' delusions can be beneficial for you:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Maintaining Relationships: Respecting someone's delusions can help in maintaining positive relationships. When you acknowledge and respect their beliefs, even if you don't share them, it shows empathy and understanding, which can strengthen your bond with that person.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Avoiding Conflict: Challenging someone's delusions can often lead to conflict or tension. By respecting their beliefs, you can avoid unnecessary arguments and maintain harmony in your interactions.</li></ul>

What's in it for you & me?

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Promoting Open-mindedness: Being respectful of others' delusions can promote open-mindedness and tolerance. It encourages you to consider different perspectives and understand that people's beliefs may be shaped by various factors, including personal experiences, culture, and upbringing.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Building Trust: When you respect someone's delusions, you demonstrate trust in their ability to make their own choices and decisions, even if you don't agree with them. This can foster mutual respect and trust in return.</li></ul>

Learning Opportunity: Engaging with people who hold different beliefs can be a learning opportunity. By respecting their delusions, you might gain insights into their worldview and understanding of the world, which can broaden your own perspective.

<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Can you think of a time when you've encountered someone with beliefs that seemed delusional to you? How did you handle the situation, and what could you have done differently?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">How can we strike a balance between respecting others' delusions and promoting critical thinking and rationality?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Are there certain contexts or situations where it might be more important to challenge someone's delusions, and if so, how can we approach this respectfully?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">How might cultural or societal factors influence our willingness to respect others' delusions?</li></ol>

Food for thought

People don’t remember books; they remember sentences.

I love the saying that people don’t remember books; they remember sentences.

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Respect Each Others’ Delusions

Do not wish for an encounter with the enemy; pray to ALLAH to grant you security; but when you (are forced to) encounter them, exercise patience.

Do not kill any child, any woman, or any elder or sick person.

Do not practice treachery or mutilation.

Do not kill monks in monasteries, and do not kill those sitting in places of worship. And Do not destroy a temple or a church.

Do not destroy villages, towns, cultivated fields and gardens or an inhabited place.

Do not slaughter sheep, camels or other animals except for food.

Do not punish anyone with fire. Do not uproot, burn or cut down fruitful trees.

Do not steal; do not be a coward.

Free the captives; help the hungry and the sick. Be good to the prisoners and feed them.

Do not kill those who surrendered and Do not kill those who run away.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) repeatedly told the Muslims to be considerate and kind even during battle. Here are 10 Islamic Rules of War Given by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

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