Chapter 12: Universal Friendship
Foundation Reality • 10 verses on global human connection
Joa teaches that global human connection begins with accepting reality as it is, not as we wish it were, and making decisions based on evidence rather than wishful thinking or tradition.
The practice of global human connection requires questioning inherited beliefs and cultural assumptions, keeping what serves human flourishing and discarding what causes unnecessary suffering.
True global human connection involves taking responsibility for your choices and their consequences while helping others do the same, creating accountability rather than blame.
Effective global human connection means basing your worldview on observations, experience, and evidence while remaining open to changing your mind when presented with better information.
The foundation of global human connection rests on treating all humans as equally valuable regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or economic status.
Wise global human connection involves solving problems through cooperation, dialogue, and mutual benefit rather than through dominance, manipulation, or force.
Sustainable global human connection requires balancing individual needs with community welfare, recognizing that personal happiness depends on the health of our relationships and environment.
Advanced global human connection includes developing emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and empathy while maintaining boundaries and self-respect.
The application of global human connection means treating every person with dignity and respect, recognizing that violence, discrimination, and oppression diminish everyone involved.
True understanding of global human connection leads to creating systems and relationships based on fairness, transparency, and mutual benefit rather than exploitation or control.