Lack of sensitivity is perhaps basically an unawareness of ourselves.
PsychologySelf awarenessRelationshipsEmpathyAwarenessSelf knowledge
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being insensitive often stems from not understanding your own feelings and motivations.
- In plain terms
- If you do not know yourself, you will not understand others.
- What can you take from it?
- Self awareness is the foundation of empathy for others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How well do I know my own emotions?
- Where do I lack empathy?
Another view
Some insensitivity may stem from external factors like stress rather than self unawareness.
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