In the first study, a simple prompt—"Imagine that you are talking to yourself about this regret from a compassionate and understanding perspective.
Participants in the self-compassion group were asked to write a response to this prompt: "Imagine that you are talking to yourself about this weakness from a compassionate and understanding perspective.
For example, when asked to reflect on a personal weakness, some were asked to "imagine that you are talking to yourself about this weakness from a compassionate and understanding perspective.
Thinking metaphorically is part of the human condition, it's a tool for understanding perspective and developing empathy.
The self-compassion group was asked to respond to the prompt, "Imagine that you are talking to yourself about this regret from a compassionate and understanding perspective.
Equally if a story sits more in perspective four and talks about the wider trends without integrating an understanding of perspective one, the result can feel like a 'talking to or over' rather than a 'talking with'.
And this, often accompanied by a real delicacy and honesty, is pleasing, but there was an extra element I missed: a serious playfulness of meaning, a compassion arising from an understanding of perspective and of all that cannot be controlled.
As well, longitudinal work is recommended, as the cross-sectional nature of our study did not afford us an understanding how perspectives of youth change over time.
While much work lies ahead to turn raised global expectations into robust engagement, Obama's success in Cairo provides a valuable lesson in diplomacy: understanding perspectives we may not agree with makes us stronger, not weaker.
Consistent with the control group, several of the experimental group participants developed lesson ideas that conveyed an understanding of scientific perspective of the nature of science.
My advice is that you listen to all of them anyway because you will gain an understanding and a perspective that is rich and unbiased.
