Tản mạn: FROM "SEE" TO "KILL"
A layman reflects on five steps in human attitudes that can lead to bad behavior: (1) See, (2) Understand, (3) Be Afraid, (4) Hate, and (5) Kill. These insights arise from his personal experience, and they have especially inspired me during this Lenten season. (1) See Most events in our daily lives begin with what we see. The eyes are our primary source of information about the actions or words of others. This concept can be understood more broadly: the "eye" is not only a physical organ, but also a spiritual faculty that brings impressions into our mind and heart, where they may linger before any further thoughts or actions arise. (2) Understand The next step after seeing is to "understand." This crucial process helps us make decisions. After receiving information—words, actions, attitudes, emotions—the mind begins its analysis. Achieving a deeper understanding requires blending both emotion and intellect. ...
