Interesting perspective indeed.
I thought of 1 as "If you can't verify truth, then don't. Don't hold positions you're not sure about, but use discenment in how much energy you give to those things."
For example, I don't accept the 'facts' we're given on many things in the world, such that there are many differing angles that one can take. The current Israel/Palestine war is an example I can use. There are people making good and bad points on both sides, depending who they support. They say x, y and z about one or the other, and I'm generally uncertain about if it's the truth, or if it's embellished to some point to pull heartstrings. I don't know the history, motivations, instigators, etc, so I can't accept what people just say.
For the common good aspect of number 2, I think of that as centralized and very small scale, because those are things that are more within my power. My family is whom I direct my energy to for the common good. Generally it's being a supportive son, taking on physical burdens and helping with emotional/financial burdens. I believe that if I can help my family the best way I can, and then possibly my community, then it's for a common good. But I don't assume the common good in the sense that I don't push a direction of my prefered outcome, only support those in which I align with.
Both relate to me as a man with a centralized power over my actions and thoughts.
Shevacai
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