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C OMPASSIONATE I NTEGRITY T RAINING
A S ECULAR E THICS A PPROACH TO C ULTIVATING P ERSONAL , S OCIAL AND E NVIRONMENTAL F LOURISHING
Epistemic Humility (Skill 10, Engaging with Discernment)
Humility with regard to our own point of view and what we know, and can never know, including an
openness to new ideas and perspectives.
Ethical Mindfulness (Skill 2, Ethical Mindfulness)
The ability to keep in mind one’s identity and core values and speak and act accordingly. The three
components of ethical mindfulness are Heedfulness, Mindfulness, and Awareness.
Extended Compassion (Skill 8, Compassion)
The wish to alleviate the suffering of others out of a genuine sense of concern for their well-being beyond
one’s in-group, ultimately, to include all humanity.
Forgiveness (Skill 6, Forgiveness and Gratitude)
The releasing of anger and resentment towards a transgressor and a replacement of those with positive
feelings.
Gratitude (Skill 6, Forgiveness and Gratitude)
An act of self-compassion in which a person recognizes and appreciates the positive aspects of people or
situations.
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