We give our attention, love, time, and understanding to an ever-expanding circle. Out of necessity, we need to give to ourselves in order to survive and develop. We give to the family we were born into and to the new family we create which is an extension of ourselves. We give to those close to us who reciprocate in friendship. As we broaden our circle, we often give to those who are like us and have the same lifestyle, religion, and political philosophy. We may find it more difficult to give to those who are different than we are. And most difficult would be to give to our enemies.
Each person is the center of their own circle. As the person matures, the circle can become bigger. As we become less self-centered, we can broaden our circle of concern, love, and understanding to include everyone.
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