This essay analyzes how overcoming ego and cultivating empathy contribute to strengthening family and social bonds in a context marked by cultural,spiritual, and technological changes. The research considers the historical evolution of family structures, as well as the influences of network society and spirituality onthe ethical formation of individuals. The methodology is qualitative and based on an interdisciplinary literature review, with classical, contemporary, and spiritualist authors. The text proposes a critical and integrated reading of the psychological,educational, and moral dimensions that permeate family life. Challenges and pathsfor (re)building more authentic relationships are identified, with an emphasis ondialogue, love, and spiritual awareness. It concludes that, despite the transformations, happiness and inner harmony remain linked to the ability totranscend selfishness, reaffirming the essential role of the family as the nucleus of affective, ethical, and human learning.
Authors: BRANDÃO, Iraê César
DOI: 10.29327/7614786
Publish Year: 2025
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