In equanimity we recognize the equality between others—between this person and that person; now this needs to be personalized in the recognition of the equality between oneself and others—between me and you. This involves realizing that just as I seek comfort, security and happiness, and wish to avoid suffering, fear and pain, so do you. Just as I feel worried, lonely, anxious, and shudder at the possibility of meaninglessness, so do you.
