This is an excerpt from my upcoming book Naked Idealism, from the chapter entitled “Relating to Others Despite Differences.” I originally intended to post this later, but after observing similar dynamics in a few well-intentioned discussion groups, I decided it needed to enter the world sooner…I hope many of you find it helpful! Comments are [...]

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This is an excerpt from my upcoming book Naked Idealism, from the chapter entitled “Relating to Others Despite Differences.”
If we have not resolved our own major insecurities or our need to appear perfect, we may inadvertently set impossibly high standards for others. We may look down upon them when they don’t meet our standards, and [...]

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