Also, is self empathy even a thing? Is self empathy distinct from self pity?

  • EnsignWashout@startrek.website
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    5 hours ago

    Well said. Particularly

    out of a distaste for a harsh and cruel world

    I want to respond (with agreement) to:

    treat others as you want to be treated,"

    • is, indeed silly. It’s meant as an overly simple default to grow from.

    Treat others as they ask to be treated is much better.

    But I do believe that both benefit from an intentional practice of self-empathy.