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I support that message. Everyone has their own issues to deal with, and occasionally they surface for others to see. We judge others by their actions (above their intentions), yet we want to be judged by our intentions (over our actions). Honestly, I feel this stuff comes with time and reflection. Those that are inconsiderate are usually too young to have yet learnt the importance of compassion, patience, etc. Or have simply not took the time to reflect, if they're a bit older and still acting in such a way. In either case, it's not our job to teach these people how to conduct themselves, life will do that for you. If you act like a jerk, people will reciprocate, and (if you have half a braincell) you'll put the two together and change your ways. Leave the lessons to life and worry about yourself. People get what's coming to them, and the great thing is - you don't have to be the one to dish it out (or appear like an enemy).
A few years ago someone told me "you can't change people, you can only change the way you respond to them" which really stuck with me. Practice a bit o' Stoicism? that seems to be trendy right now.
Carl Jung's Shadow might also be relevant on this topic. - I wonder if people are just acting out supressed feelings 'in the heat of the moment' and are blind to reason until that has passed? a mini 'hulk mode' of sorts, haha. I feel like it's just human nature to be a jerk from time to time, I really do; I don't think we're that far detached from our ape ancestors in many ways. Any thoughts on that? do we expect too much of people?
Considering how many humans occupy this planet, I think it's crazy how well-behaved we all are. If you estimate that only 1% of man-kind do terrible things, it's quite amazing really. All this said, I am kind-of playing devils advocate. I think morals / ethics have taken a bit of a hit and I think consumerism and inflated self-importance is to blame. Bob says:
A few years ago someone told me "you can't change people, you can only change the way you respond to them" which really stuck with me. Practice a bit o' Stoicism? that seems to be trendy right now.
Carl Jung's Shadow might also be relevant on this topic. - I wonder if people are just acting out supressed feelings 'in the heat of the moment' and are blind to reason until that has passed? a mini 'hulk mode' of sorts, haha. I feel like it's just human nature to be a jerk from time to time, I really do; I don't think we're that far detached from our ape ancestors in many ways. Any thoughts on that? do we expect too much of people?
Considering how many humans occupy this planet, I think it's crazy how well-behaved we all are. If you estimate that only 1% of man-kind do terrible things, it's quite amazing really. All this said, I am kind-of playing devils advocate. I think morals / ethics have taken a bit of a hit and I think consumerism and inflated self-importance is to blame. Bob says:
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12-Feb-2022 10:14:51 - Last edited on 12-Feb-2022 10:46:10 by SlR
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