Have you ever had a conversation or a debate that felt confrontational because of how the other person is reacting? Conversations like polotics, religion, ethics, history, and science are prone to disagreements. But, I think it is absolutely unacceptable to scoff or laugh or insult someone who says something you don’t agree with. Instead of showing that person contempt or disdain, I think it’s much more valuable to seek to understand the disconnect. Like, when someone tells me their beliefs on something that I wholeheartedly disagree with, I want to actively understand how they came to those beliefs instead of being condescending. I think if everyone chose to be patient or inquisitive instead of offputting, the world world change over night. (edited)

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Felix

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These are the sentiments that I wish more would practice. Maybe I've spoken with the wrong people too often, but I get the sense that I'm not always the easiest to understand. I know I've probably misunderstood many, unlikely to understand some because we can't find enough common ground to speak on, but I feel like I am doing what I can to try and understand. That is what I would want from anyone else, so I try for them.

Michael

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The way we interpret the world has a tremendous impact on our reactions. This is sometimes referred to as the ABC model, where A stands for the situation itself, B represents our interpretation or commentary on the situation, which we barely notice but accept as fact, and C denotes our reactions, emotions, bodily sensations, and impulses that prompt action. At the same time, we often see A and C but fail to notice B. We think the situation itself caused our feelings, when in reality, it was our interpretation of the situation. It’s like a silent movie to which we add our own soundtrack. However, the commentary arises so quickly that we perceive it as part of the film. In this case, separating the “real” characteristics of the situation from its interpretation becomes increasingly difficult, and once the stream of “internal propaganda” is set in motion, resisting it becomes challenging. All future events will be interpreted in a way that maintains the status quo, any alternative information will be ignored, and confirming evidence will be eagerly incorporated into the explanation. To neutrally analyze information, it is necessary to develop critical thinking. however this skill requires practice, mindfulness and is energy-intensive.

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Tomorrow will be better. And if not, I’ll say it again.

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I find it funny, a relief if I was younger, that a God worshipper tried to hate on me for being Trans bc all life is worth staying here, inferred that science is evil for "playing God", & yet mosquitos are one of the most dangerous animals bc they spread diseases & scientists try to wipe them out.

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I'm grateful for my body

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do i live in the wrong generation?

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Cancer

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🖤🖤🖤

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Let's hear them?

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Cooking and eating your foods alone

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Sharing your situation to your friends

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Others — please write it down

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Your coping mechanisms during a hard day??

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A friendly reminder

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🤐

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24d

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Gemini

1 Award

Surprise!!!!! 🎂🥳

Happy bday to me. Time to sit in my apartment and clean cause I don't celebrate anything Though, I did buy a slice of cake and a candle for tonight haha

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So I've been struggling on and off for around half of my life now. Lately I've been making more of an effort with many things, my appearance being one of them! I always wanted a more alt/goth look, and I've started doing that and feel so comfortable with it. I have a faux nose ring (testing it... read more

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