How to practice nunchi, the Korean art of understanding others that makes you successful
2024-09-27 13:59:32
TiranaPost
More and more people say today that they need more empathy, to fight violence and hatred. Which, instead of decreasing, seem to increase continuously.
From Korea comes a new term, nunchi, which not only describes a characteristic of people, but also a true way of life. An attitude that leads to personal and professional success.
What does nunchi mean?
The term 'nunchi (눈치)' comes from the Korean language and literally means 'strength, power of sight'. However, it can be explained by the concept that in the West we know as empathy, sensitivity to the feelings of others. People who live by following nunchi know how to really listen and see others, opening themselves to dialogue and above all to active listening.
According to Korean philosophy, using nunchi, or one's ability to be empathetic, is the best path to success. Not only in relationships with others, but also in the professional field. Korean-American journalist and author Euny Hong explains this concept in her book, which is titled The Power of the Nun: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success.
Hong considers nuns to be a characteristic present mainly in people who are more sensitive, more inclined to listen and more empathetic. We can all practice nunchi, learning to bring out this skill through the practice of listening to others. Therefore learning the power of carefully observing those in front of us, not just seeing them, is important.
The basic tenets of the nunchi philosophy are active listening and the elimination of prejudice.
In fact, only by freeing ourselves from the internal prejudices that we all have, derived from the culture and society in which we grow up, can we be free to welcome others.
Each of us can consciously assess how much space we give others to convey their thoughts and feelings.
