Activity 1.2
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Television | Dog toys | Records |
Dog | Game controllers | Pillow |
Table | Water bottle | Coaster |
Candle | Shoes | Magazine |
Activity 2.1
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Activity 2.2
Walpola Rahula’s statement is interesting in that to some degree, I do feel a lot of problems are caused by this “thinking of self”. Car accidents are often caused by drivers who are in a rush because “I am late” or who are intoxicated and not thinking about others on the road. Nearly every morning the news reports a hit and run where the driver is only concerned about his/her own self. Robbers and burglars take from others for personal gain without considering those they are stealing from.
What that being said, the statement is all-encompassing and does not leave room for having any idea of self; and for that reason I disagree with the statement. While Rahula states that “all the evils in the world” can be traced the idea of self, I feel that the self is equally responsible for all the good in the world (Kirby & Goodpaster, 2011, p. 24). I think there needs to be an equal balance between thinking about self and other, though such a balance is more difficult for some than others.
My boyfriend and I are similar in nature and often put the needs of others before our own and it can be frustrating when I do not feel this is reciprocated. As an example, the parking spaces in my apartment complex are very narrow and I am always...