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What does it mean?
All humans share a common emotional core.
In plain terms
Everyone feels the same things deep down.
What can you take from it?
Remember shared humanity in all interactions.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • building relationships

Putting it to work

  • practice empathy
  • find common ground

Questions to consider

  • How do you connect with others?
  • What emotions do we all share?

Another view

Individual experiences still create significant differences.

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