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How do you act with Tiferes in your marriage? 1. Balance? Do you generally act with Tiferes – giving beautifully, the perfect balance of Chesed and Gevurah? Are there certain circumstances in which you do express yourself with Tiferes, empathy, and others you do not; why is that? 2. Giving? How compassionate is your giving, […]

Empathy is about trying to understand the other person. Think about what you already know about the person and how they typically respond in similar situations. Try to place yourself in the situation – from their perspective. Then, tailor your support for this particular person – not how you or others might want or need.

Empathy in positive experiences too. Empathy and compassion are also about responding appropriately to their positive experiences. Being happy with them. Being excited with them.

3 dimensions of empathy. Understanding the three types of empathy can help you build stronger, healthier relationships. Cognitive empathy also known as ‘perspective-taking’, enables you to put yourself in someone else’s shoes – but without necessarily engaging with their emotions. Cognitive empathy makes you a better communicator, because it helps you relay information in a

Literal definition: Beauty. In other words: Rachmonus (merciful compassion). Empathy. Truth. Harmony. Balance of Chesed & Gevurah. Expressions of Tiferes: Beauty is typically produced through the juxtaposition, contrast and balance of colors and textures. Similarly, Tiferes is the perfect beautiful balance of the two opposing qualities – unconditional, unlimited giving (Chesed) and judgment (Gevurah) –

Ask your spouse: “What types of boundaries or limits help you feel protected?” “How might I express a ‘no’ so that it feels acceptable?” “What are some boundaries that we ought to incorporate for our family?” Be brave, ask for insight and feedback: “What was a time when I expressed something with too much Gevurah?

How do you act with Gevurah in your marriage? 1. Boundaries? What are the healthy boundaries in your marriage? In what ways do you respect your spouse’s space, boundary and privacy – morally, psychologically or emotionally? Are you consistent? 2. Commitment? Do you use Gevurah and strength to continue giving kindness even when it is

Gevurah is saying no or yes at the right time. Every choice you make is like a seesaw; when you say ‘yes’ to one thing, you are saying ‘no’ to another. For example, if you are saying ‘yes’ to helping someone, you are saying ‘no’ to using that time for yourself. If you are saying

Gevurah is leaving some words unspoken. The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place, but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. You really don’t have to share everything you are thinking or feeling. So, your spouse chose the wrong way to say

Gevurah is holding back – if that is how your spouse likes it. Sometimes, you may want to give a gift or do something for your spouse (think: lavish gift or surprise party or public announcement). It may be something that you (and perhaps many others) would like or appreciate, but your spouse doesn’t. Then,