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I talk about this a lot but each time is distinct because I'm a slightly different person as I move forward. I strive to be very non-judgemental overall but when I see others being judged for similar beliefs as my own I feel as if judgement is inevitable and someone who I like despite having a different viewpoint might hold it against me and/or find it offensive. It's part of the human experience to have varying opinions and I try respect everyone in hopes that I am in turn respected. We can't always agree on everything but I believe agreeing to disagree is a step in the right direction. A friendly discussion is fine but also people also need to come to their own conclusions on their own terms. As an empathetic and sensitive person I don't enjoy arguments and confrontations. I prefer to be smooth and non-abrasive to a certain degree although I can only be so restrained about certain topics that I feel strongly about. I like to be fair to myself and others and maintain a certain balance.
I admit even as I type this I have my own doubts and insecurities running through my head that someone will scrutinize me for this blog. LOL it is kind of amusing actually. This is why I like art because it tends to stand on it's own and is somewhat less susceptible to harsh criticism. Be humble but proud. Before I doze off or totally trail off into the rambling zone as I bid you good night or good day.
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andrew covell
i find it's best to be unapologetic about your opinions who cares what others think? that being said i like to be criticized when my opinion is wrong cuz it's through dialogue like that that we learn to shape our beliefs to be as close to reality as possible criticism is a good thing specifically constructive criticism especially when dialog is open so that you can bounce ideas back and forth
I figured as much. As I said it's difficult for me but sometimes it comes out anyway. We live in an age of information warfare and many are very militant or sensitive about their beliefs and not accepting of others who fall outside of their spectrum. Breaking down their wall of cognitive dissonance is like pushing down a building with my bare hands. I suppose I tread lightly out of fear of loneliness as well.
by Lyrian Space Frequencies; ; Report
you don't know who your real friends are till the ones who can't handle their world view being shattered leave i find people are way more open minded than the culture would have you believe and even those who aren't people change all the time we build each other as someone once put it the only real lonely people are the ones who expel others from their lives without good reason they burn their own bridges and they'll burn it regardless of what you do so why cater to them when you could spend time with those who also don't want to burn bridges?
by andrew covell; ; Report
You make some good points. Heck I'm just going with what I know and observe. If I'm feeling bold one of these days I may open the can of worms, light the fuse and watch those who are intolerant of opposing views fly the coup or attack me.
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