Saturday, July 18, 2009

Opinion Hater

Have you ever felt like you can't tolerate the fact that other people get to have opinions? I have been feeling this way all week, and it's new-ish to me, so I'm not exactly sure what do about it.

First off, I'm not exactly sure why I feel this way. Does the feeling stem from pride that my opinion is more informed, more logical, or simply better that the counter opinion presented? Maybe it is more of a complete lack of desire to debate the issue at hand. Maybe I'm just worn out from having to defend my opinions the last little while? Tired and overworked? (Unlikely, if you saw my study habits recently.)

The solution to the problem, regardless of the origin, is the simple. Muster increased amounts of patience and say my words in my head before I say them out loud. While I master this skill, be patient with me!

4 comments:

Sandra and Brent said...

I don't know why this kinda made me laugh. Good luck with it. I can actually understand what you are trying to say. I don't mind others having an opinion but I don't think that I need them judging me for mine. I can respect theirs so they need to respect mine.

Benjamin said...

That makes sense. The more I've thought about what I'm trying to say, the more I think I've just been annoyed when people act irrationally and out of emotion instead of logic. Has my heart turned to stone??

Sandra and Brent said...

Interesting you would say your heart would act out of logic over emotion. You have a blue personality so you should be more emotion driven. I definitely don't think your heart is made of stone, people can just be wearing. And when I said I laughed it was because I completely understood what you are saying. I've decided I can't control what anyone else does or says but I can control how I respond or what I do and say. So that's what I'll worry about.

Amy said...

Well, in my opinion.....Just kidding!!

It was so great having you and the rest here for a visit. I hope you had fun too. Danny is STILL talking about how much fun playing "Life" was.

Check out my blog for pics of everyone's visit.