I think it fair to say that as we look back upon 2016, many of us feel a sense of, oh I dunno… distaste? Nausea? Resentment? Anger? Division
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This is so timely...manyraJanuary 9 2017, 20:52:49 UTC
There was just a big discussion about our crown tourney on the Avacal FB page. It lead to another post about how the vocal people may bully others, making them feel like they can't talk in public. Now, I have strong personality. I do believe in sharing my opinion & experience but also listening to others. I like open discussion and I don't get easily offended or intimiated. The problem is that I don't understand others who do, unfortunately. Is there a way to foster those who are easily influenced and emotional?
Re: This is so timely...joeguppyJanuary 9 2017, 20:59:54 UTC
"Is there a way to foster those who are easily influenced and emotional? "
Yes... but no. Yes in that individuals can be talked through the situation and fostered. But no in that there is no one-size-fits-all recipe. For some people, I think they just have to experience enough life (good and bad) to develop the strength and determination to stand up for themselves in such situations.
Thank you. And all I can say is you might be surprised just how much I come under fire for speaking my mind. And 99% of the time, it seems to be that I come under attack not for what I said at all, but rather what the offended person either misheard, misinterpreted, or twisted into something else. And at this point, I'm really sick of it.
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Yes... but no. Yes in that individuals can be talked through the situation and fostered. But no in that there is no one-size-fits-all recipe. For some people, I think they just have to experience enough life (good and bad) to develop the strength and determination to stand up for themselves in such situations.
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