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Compassion, Empathy, Selflessness...Why are these not valued traits anymore?

TheLoveAge · 36-40, F
Many people know humans to be selfish now more than ever than the nicer traits of us. Such as kindness and compassion, people helping people, ines you've mentioned... It's still there it just may take a longer time to see it in some cases. A change is certainly needed. It starts with each one of us to see that happen widespread.
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@TheLoveAge: I agree!
Teirdalin · 31-35
Because people prefer it when others go around mindlessly murdering others in brutal fashions while hoarding all the treasures to themselves, just makes them go:
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@Teirdalin: I am not seeing that. I am seeing a lot of good reasons though.
Teirdalin · 31-35
It is a bit fascinating how certain aspects effect the perspective of a situation.

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@Teirdalin: It really is!
VeronicaPrincess · 61-69
They don't correlate well with a predominantly hedonistic society. 🤔
NankerPhelge · 61-69, M
@boldtimer: Do you have a Google image of one? I am curious as to what it looks like.
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NankerPhelge · 61-69, M
@boldtimer: OK, fair enough. I will have to accept that and go on wondering. Lol :)
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They think it is weakness. But anybody can be mean it takes strength of character not to give into hate.
NankerPhelge · 61-69, M
@justmerae: I don't see those qualities as weakness, far from it. I'm a Pisces, so I can only see them as strengths. :)
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@justmerae: YES! This is very true Rae! It does take strength of character. Well stated!
plungesponge · 41-45, M
I think they are still to be values, but within the safety of a family, and perhaps a close community. It's not like it used to be now though, just like weapons of mass destruction have become more prevalent and easier to access, the anonymity of technology has allowed the human predators of our species to extend the harm they can do. Like a pond that suddenly has alligators, it's not so safe to be too open any more - we're in contact with too many strangers each day to not keep our guard and suspicion up.
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@plungesponge: Good points. Thank you.
Noble · 56-60, M
For me, they are! They are ethical behaviors I hold true to my core.
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@NobleDebaucher: That's great!!!
Noble · 56-60, M
I believe you're the same🤗
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@NobleDebaucher: Thank you! 🤗
With some of us they are.I despair at some of the things I see written on here at times.
NankerPhelge · 61-69, M
@Pedromartinez: Me too. :)
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because people pushed morality away and became selfish.
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@theowl: I do see morality still. However, I also notice that people who have it are often seen as "boring or lame."
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thats me.. people dont see fun in people who set limitations. or have a certain view point of right and wrong as theres no fun in that.
Because the world is going to shit and everyone wants to take everyone with them
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@Helioskull: Sometimes it takes time and surprise circumstances to see it.
@Meowsolini: Noted
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@Helioskull: 🤗
AwakenEdge · 51-55, F
Good question! I think some view these traits as a weakness. I think in this society people are more self centered, they don't want to understand a persons circunstance they prefer to judge and be vengeful. This of course isnt everyone, its just something I view happening way to often
IcePrincess · 22-25, F
I don't know...I wish they were
I don't understand it myself. Don't people want to be treated with those qualities ?
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@bijouxbroussard: You would think so. It certainly beats the alternative.
littlepinklotus · 41-45, F
I still value them. No matter what this world is coming to. I can't forget to be kind to others and not help people. Not everyone is bad. We can still make differences.
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@littlepinklotus: That is a wonderful thing to hear!!!
I think because there is so much value on me me me and wanting things now
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@Dancmemomisme: I think you are right.
NankerPhelge · 61-69, M
They are among certain social circles.
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@JiminyCricket: I completely disagree.
tenente · 100+, M
that is so pre-trump
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@tenente: Ha!
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@boldtimer: I like the way you think!
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