Qualities of (in Pali) ‘Manussa’, being a human being.
…’Harmony often does not seem so easy to come by. So much of what we see and experience seems to be characterized more by conflict and unease, rather than this coming together, recognizing our common humanity and innate capacity for goodness. It takes a certain discernment to see through the endless likes and dislikes arising in response to the diversity of the world and people; it takes strength of mind to not automatically follow the pull of feelings and influences; strength to avoid the conflict that arises from unthinkingly expressing delighting in this and being turned off by that, being happy about this, unhappy about that. But likewise, when one has a sense of inner balance, because of having a love of the good, the heart naturally expresses the spiritual qualities, respect, kindness and gratitude, generosity, honesty.
Human beings have an innate capacity to develop the resilience and strength to not be moved or swayed away from this love of the good into acting on negative thoughts, to not react to unpleasant feelings which lead to conflict and disharmony inside and by consequence with one’s fellow beings. There is a certain kind of confidence, of uprightness that is needed and is immediately noticeable in those that have it. This confidence comes from knowing what is conducive and following that. Knowing what is not conducive and not following that. This in turn leads to harmony in the human family, in the community and ease within oneself, and further developing the capacities we all have as human beings.’
