So why is it that people get so upset over stuff that is meaningless?
WOW... THOUGHTS... BELIEFS... OPINIONS... CHOICES. We all have them, and we all like to express them to others... that's how we know each other. We are drawn to others that are most similar to ourselves.... and generally distance ourselves from those that are not. It's generally not a bad thing to be different... wouldn't the world be boring if every place had a McDonalds sign. The IMPORTANT thing is how we express yourselves. You can express yourself, and I can express myself... and both should respect and accept how the other feels... you don't have to agree with it... but just accept how the other feels. So says the wise man.... but ahhhhh.... why do some cross the line to counter attack the others beliefs in support of their own. Force their beliefs, thoughts, opinions, and choices on others???
If I accept how others feel, may it be different from my own, than I expect this same consideration from others! reasonable? If others are that different ...hey... I don't have to socialize with them anymore. Life's too short. Ahhh... but then there's the forced relationships... aka... family. You are kinda forced to be together, at least sometimes... so given past history... why get into a contest of will's with someone that has no respect for what you believe, think, or feel. Use the "One Time Rule".... works for everyone (or it should). You express yourself, I express myself... if the thoughts oppose each other... accept it for what it is... or do the "One Time Rule"... one time... and one time only... "You may want to consider what I'm saying because... " .... and if it floats... okay... if it doesn't... DROP IT! LET IT GO!
You certainly don't have to like everyone, and you don't have it like everyone that is family, but if you have to interact with them, and if they can't respect your thoughts... best not to get drawn into their world of mis-content. They can't be content unless you conform to their beliefs... and they would let up until you do. Walk away from the conversation... it's not worth it... and maybe their not worth it... besides, you certainly don't want to encourage them to keep acting that way with you.
AND... this to is for what's it worth to you. Good advise to consider or not. IT CALLED A CHOICE !
Still glad we all have them... and hopefully keep knowing & enjoying how to exercise our choices!
... Not someone else's. So that's my thought for the day!....... Positive comments welcome! One final thought... If there's someone that you wouldn't socialize with, you don't have to be involved with them... where do you draw the line ... when they are family? So the test question is... if they wouldn't normally be a friend, but they are family, what are they and what are you going to do differently? Something else to think about!... and draw your own conclusions.
