OneMoreTimeAround
Joined Tue 09/04/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 04:49 AM |
I can't grasp the concept of some with the idea that "everyone MUST think like I think, everyone MUST believe as I believe, and if you refuse to think or be like me, I'll attempt to force you.
The most interesting people I ever met were people who DIDN'T think like me, I LEARNED something from anyone who brought something "new to the table" even if for no other reason, then it caused me to challenge my own mind and question why I thought or believed as I do.
Nothing grows from stagnation.
If we were all alike, it'd be like being invited to dinner and nothing was being served but green peas! (nothing against those people who like green peas)
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ledi180
Joined Sun 04/15/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:05 AM |
 I agree with ya. We are all unique, with unique ideas and ideals - that's what makes it an interesting place. It'd be boring if we all agreed or thought the same thing. Now what some people do need to learn to do, in my opinion, is agree to disagree 
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franshade
Joined Tue 07/24/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:10 AM |
yeah yeah yeah  morning  good thing I dont like green peas (yes I do)
Why blend in when we were all meant to stand out??
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mssilverfox
Joined Sat 12/08/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:12 AM |
Thats so true ! I know that I am one of a kind and lots of ideas really different than most 
morning everyone
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Edited by mssilverfox on Wed 10/22/08 05:12 AM
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galendgirl
Joined Sun 07/06/08
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Please be different than me! As amazing as we each are as individuals...how boring it would be if we WEREN'T individuals!
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SuzinVA
Joined Wed 04/25/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:26 AM |
No, I think we should all be the same and if you don't agree, I'm taking my ball and going home  
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OneMoreTimeAround
Joined Tue 09/04/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:45 AM |
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I've seen enough of your posts suz to know you're not THAT closed minded! Your ball wasn't just like my ball and I didn't like playing with it anyway!
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SuzinVA
Joined Wed 04/25/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:51 AM |
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I've seen enough of your posts suz to know you're not THAT closed minded! Your ball wasn't just like my ball and I didn't like playing with it anyway!
Nah, just felt like being a smartass this morning 
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Ruth34611
Joined Sat 08/02/08
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:51 AM |
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OneMoreTimeAround
Joined Tue 09/04/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:53 AM |
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It was one of your threads Ruth that allowed me a different view rather then what I had "heard" or was taught to me.
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OneMoreTimeAround
Joined Tue 09/04/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:55 AM |
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I've seen enough of your posts suz to know you're not THAT closed minded! Your ball wasn't just like my ball and I didn't like playing with it anyway!
Nah, just felt like being a smartass this morning
you succeeded!
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Ruth34611
Joined Sat 08/02/08
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It was one of your threads Ruth that allowed me a different view rather then what I had "heard" or was taught to me.
Really? Wow. You just made my day.
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rich4luv2
Joined Thu 09/20/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:56 AM |
Great topic, and from my humble perspective, it seems like there are two things happening (at least) when I try to impose my views on other folks... 1) Validate my personal beliefs ... and 2) As a group we are stronger if we all believe it.
Case in point ... the financial system in america ... the concept of money, in fact, is an illusion ... i don't have a million dollars in the bank, even though i can show you something that says i do... i only "have" it if enough other people believe they "have" it too.
So if i try not to believe that, there will be those who might try to convince me that my beliefs are misguided - even dangerous ...
have a sparkling day y'all :)
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ddn122
Joined Mon 11/05/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 05:57 AM |
i question everything, challenge most things...people, ideas, thoughts and behaviors.....
sometimes people are too sensitive to the challenges i put forth....they are not personal attacks, they are attacks against the "norm"...it is difficult for some to separate this and it is often perceived as "passing judgment"
Simple statements that require self examination are often met with great resistance ....in the world and on here...
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Ruth34611
Joined Sat 08/02/08
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| Wed 10/22/08 06:00 AM |
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i question everything, challenge most things...people, ideas, thoughts and behaviors.....
sometimes people are too sensitive to the challenges i put forth....they are not personal attacks, they are attacks against the "norm"...it is difficult for some to separate this and it is often perceived as "passing judgment"
Simple statements that require self examination are often met with great resistance ....in the world and on here...
Perhaps if you worded them a little differently you could accomplish the same goal without making people so defensive. What you do is just as important as how you do it.
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OneMoreTimeAround
Joined Tue 09/04/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 06:01 AM |
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i question everything, challenge most things...people, ideas, thoughts and behaviors.....
sometimes people are too sensitive to the challenges i put forth....they are not personal attacks, they are attacks against the "norm"...it is difficult for some to separate this and it is often perceived as "passing judgment"
Simple statements that require self examination are often met with great resistance ....in the world and on here...
Is this partly what you're saying...People are actually perhaps afraid to be an individual and examine themselves rather then trying to examine and change another?
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MirrorMirror
Joined Fri 10/26/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 06:02 AM |
 I agree with ya
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ddn122
Joined Mon 11/05/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 06:02 AM |
should i use more emoticons?????
QUOTE:
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i question everything, challenge most things...people, ideas, thoughts and behaviors.....
sometimes people are too sensitive to the challenges i put forth....they are not personal attacks, they are attacks against the "norm"...it is difficult for some to separate this and it is often perceived as "passing judgment"
Simple statements that require self examination are often met with great resistance ....in the world and on here...
Perhaps if you worded them a little differently you could accomplish the same goal without making people so defensive. What you do is just as important as how you do it.
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ddn122
Joined Mon 11/05/07
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| Wed 10/22/08 06:09 AM |
(sort of...i guess).... seemingly people seek validation of their behaviors....from others.....they will seek out others with similar view points and experiences...."birds of a feather" kind of thing....Individuality is contrary to this...so much that people are struggling to be individuals ,yet, desperately want to "fit in"...this struggle is uniquely "human"....i think....
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i question everything, challenge most things...people, ideas, thoughts and behaviors.....
sometimes people are too sensitive to the challenges i put forth....they are not personal attacks, they are attacks against the "norm"...it is difficult for some to separate this and it is often perceived as "passing judgment"
Simple statements that require self examination are often met with great resistance ....in the world and on here...
Is this partly what you're saying...People are actually perhaps afraid to be an individual and examine themselves rather then trying to examine and change another?
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Ruth34611
Joined Sat 08/02/08
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| Wed 10/22/08 06:09 AM |
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should i use more emoticons?????
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i question everything, challenge most things...people, ideas, thoughts and behaviors.....
sometimes people are too sensitive to the challenges i put forth....they are not personal attacks, they are attacks against the "norm"...it is difficult for some to separate this and it is often perceived as "passing judgment"
Simple statements that require self examination are often met with great resistance ....in the world and on here...
Perhaps if you worded them a little differently you could accomplish the same goal without making people so defensive. What you do is just as important as how you do it.
Perhaps that would help. It is hard to effectively communicate without body language and tone of voice. The emoticons help express intent which tends to soften the blow for the person on the receiving end.
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