Rant switch--ON... I can appreciate when people talk about their religion, and fervently describe why it is the way to salvation. I can appreciate when people talk about their politics, and passionately tell how it is the way to a better tomorrow. I can appreciate when people talk about their views…on any thing from guns to gay marriage to war to the environment to vegan lifestyles and any other of the endless things we have the luxury of focusing on and discussing; that luxury would seem to indicate the basic essentials of life are taken care of and we are not in serious danger and can at least think beyond basic survival. Great. But what I cannot respect is when people are so closed-minded, so driven by ego, and so willing to judge, label and tear down their fellow human that they cannot—WILL NOT—accept or listen to any other viewpoint. The “You’re wrong, I’m right” mentality is literally killing our society. I’m not saying that you have to agree with everyone; far from it. I’m not saying to abandon our opinions and beliefs. And Im DEFINITELY not asking for the delusion of a global kumbya session. Let’s be real.What I am saying is we have a responsibility to evolve. A responsibility to think critically. A responsibility to ACCEPT 100% responsibility (rare these days). A responsibility to have our eyes and ears and hearts open. A responsibility to have our heads on a collective swivel and increase our situational awareness. Educate yourself with ALL the facts, or at least as many as you can. Believe in your viewpoint, and more importantly, believe in yourself. But for the sake of humanity, open your heart and mind to other possibilities…and please, drop the f#cking obsession with always having to be right. Rant switch--OFF.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:12:02 +0000
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