Perceptions of actions are very biased. You know your own intentions, so you tend to view your actions in light of that. Also, you are present for the entirety of your actions.
You do not know the intentions of others, so you only judge based on what you see, rather than what the other person was intending, or possibly actions that occurred which you may not be aware of.
Just be yourself. It is OK to be different from others, but it is also OK to be similar to others. Your personal choices should reflect your own personality, not that of any other person.
"People accept the reality with which they are presented". People's various experiences formulate their values, morals, ethics, etc. which all in turn influence their decisions and perceptions. Thus each individual will have their own unique perception regarding an issue, due to the unique way they have been brought up. The different stereotypes and opinions you choose to acknowledge, along with the one's you yourself have formulated - whether it be from various experiences, etc., will all influence your perceptions regarding people, stances on issues, or even perceptions about life itself.
Some women have misguided perceptions about how their wedding should be, and if they don't get their own way, everyone suffers!
Learned behaviors are picked up through observing the behaviors of others. Different people pick them up differently because as individuals, we have our own perceptions, personalities, outlooks toward the behaviors we observe, and reactions to those behaviors. For example, children growing up in an abusive family might become abusive while their siblings might not.
take more responsibility for their own feelings and actions.
Hrothgar is implying that Unferth's own evil deeds and intentions are what allow him to recognize evil in others like the devil. This comment highlights the idea that one's own actions and intentions can influence their perceptions and judgments of others.
Gutless , immature people. Grown , honest people take responsibilty for their own words or actions.
This quote means that true character is defined by your own self-awareness and values, rather than by the opinions or perceptions of others. It emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and not being swayed by external judgments.
Just be yourself. It is OK to be different from others, but it is also OK to be similar to others. Your personal choices should reflect your own personality, not that of any other person.
Different Buddhist schools may offer slightly different answers to this question. However as I understand the teachings our liberation is completely in our own hands. Certain conditions may be more favourable than others but access to favorable conditions is the result of our own previous actions.
If you dance to a different tune, you are behaving differently from the others, going your own way, doing your own thing.
"People accept the reality with which they are presented". People's various experiences formulate their values, morals, ethics, etc. which all in turn influence their decisions and perceptions. Thus each individual will have their own unique perception regarding an issue, due to the unique way they have been brought up. The different stereotypes and opinions you choose to acknowledge, along with the one's you yourself have formulated - whether it be from various experiences, etc., will all influence your perceptions regarding people, stances on issues, or even perceptions about life itself.
It is a matter of personal opinion. Everybody has their own perceptions of what beautiful is.
Because they wont to see how others live and how their society is different from their own.
Different people have different opinions, form your own, don't go for what other people think....
Ultimately, you are the 'boss' of you. Each person is responsible for their own actions and their own decisions.No matter what circumstances you are in or what age you are, the rules (laws) may have been set by others, but each of us decides our own actions and choices.
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