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Originally Posted by Luce
By your other enemies, obviously.
You have basically two choices:
1. Just go with 2 million years of primate programming, or
2. Become a Buddhist monk. Only then your teacher hits you with a stick, and nobody has time for that.
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A bit glib, I would say. Which is fine on a forum where attention spans can be short... But...
3. Recognize your primate urges, but act with compassion.
You don't have to be a monk to have empathy. It's really just a matter of attention. Reduce your walls and don't fear being hurt. It's going to happen. You get better.
My mileage varies, but I try.