Suppose one of your friends reacts nervously to topic X.
Will you bring it up one more time? Probably not. You might even hold back a joke. And if he freaks out, all his colleagues and friends will start avoiding topic X too.
Just like that, a segment of the context disappears, and the person does not even notice.
Let’s go further. Sadness, melancholy, and irritation progress. The number of sensitive topics grows. Now X, Y, and Z are off-limits. Symbolically, three coordinate axes disappear, and with them, volume itself.
The vast diversity of the world shrinks into a single black point.
How does the person feel in this process? Terrible. People seem to be holding something back. Reality disappoints him more and more often. His life grows poorer before his eyes: colors fade, opportunities disappear...
And where did it all begin? The mention of X caused discomfort. A choice appeared: protect yourself or stay in contact. The latter means to observe, to study, to stay close to X despite the pain, disgust, or fear.
Doing this alone is difficult. At that moment, it is unclear why, when, or how. A group is a different matter, when everyone intends to enrich life rather than impoverish it. Ideally, there is someone who guides the process.
How much freer, more harmonious, and more abundant our world would become if everyone had such a Group. A source of support. An R&D lab. A space where your growth opens up another person.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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