Let’s UNMASK four near enemies. A near enemy is a WICKED emotion that comes disguised as a NOBLE emotion.
Near enemies can be more dangerous than far enemies. That’s because far enemies are easy to spot.
For example, hate is the far enemy of love. Or sadness can be a far enemy of joy. Since it’s easy to detect a far enemy, you know what you’re dealing with.
But near enemies are tricky. They pose as noble emotions while destroying the noble emotion. Near enemies are so good at disguising themselves, you might even mistake a near enemy for a noble emotion.
These dangerous four enemies can TRICK others…and they can even TRICK you.
😟 Pity can look like Compassion.
😍 Codependence can look like Love.
😑Indifference can look like Equanimity.
😂 Exuberance can look like Sympathetic Joy.
Beware the 4 near enemies! Unmask them!
Practice self-awareness. Gain emotional intelligence.
Laura Bergells is a professional story finder. She writes, coaches, teaches, and speaks. Check out her online courses at LinkedIn Learning.
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