Being Peace Chapter 3 Summary

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Chapter three of “Being Peace” relates to chapter seven of “Search Inside Yourself” in that both discussed our happiness and how it affect others, the different perceptions we have, and the empathy we have for one another. Our brains are designed with people in mind, so feeling the emotions of another person is how we are one with ourselves and how we connect with others.
In chapter seven of “Search Inside Yourself”, kindness is described as a sustainable source of happiness per the practice conducted on Just Like Me/Loving Kindness. Those who perceive themselves to be kind, are often calmer and happier towards other people, which makes the person on the other end happy as well. In comparison, in chapter three of “Being Peace”, your concern

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