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великая борьба (с самим собой ради морально-нравственного улучшения своей личности, своего характера; The proofs of one having attained the moral goodness and proper moral balance through self-examination are: 1. When one does not see oneself as superior to anyone else; 2. When one recognize one’s own vulnerabilities; 3. When one is able to struggle for justice for others; 4. And when one manifests, shows, displays, behaves towards others with mercy, compassion, self-sacrifice and forgiveness. It is a struggle between reason and the passions for the attention of the heart. That is, when reason succeeds in attracting the heart towards itself, the self gains control and mastery over the passions – inappropriate desires and anger. Traditionally, each night before going to bed, one reflects upon one’s feelings, thoughts, and actions of that day to overcome vices with virtues. The question becomes: How do I better myself as a human being? Alex_Odeychuk) |
