One of the saddest things about those who maintain an avid interest in all things unmundane is that we often fail to realize our common ground, choosing instead to focus on emotional investments in our personal narratives and philosophies. From this willful ignorance springs a lack of respect. This lack of respect harms not only those to whom it should be given, but, perhaps even more so, those who don't respect others because of differences of opinion/belief. Opportunities to learn are lost.
IMHO, we are often under the mistaken impression that respect means believing every word, idea, or experience that someone else presents. We forget the simple truth that respect does not mean agreement.
This dysfunctional dynamic is pervasive these days, especially on "the internets". I know I've been guilty of partaking in it myself on more than one occasion.
For me, the most important commonality that so many of us share is this "service toward others" orientation (as you mentioned in the previous post). When I recognize that in someone else, it's easy for me to give them the attention and respect they deserve.
About choosing to quit "being so orthodox... because what one does is actually create more duality (usually at unconscious levels)" really starts to make perfect sense to me these days. Thank you for the message. Whooya, your rant kicks a--! (Aretha Franklin music plays in background.)
One of the saddest things about those who maintain an avid interest in all things unmundane is that we often fail to realize our common ground, choosing instead to focus on emotional investments in our personal narratives and philosophies. From this willful ignorance springs a lack of respect. This lack of respect harms not only those to whom it should be given, but, perhaps even more so, those who don't respect others because of differences of opinion/belief. Opportunities to learn are lost.
ReplyDeleteIMHO, we are often under the mistaken impression that respect means believing every word, idea, or experience that someone else presents. We forget the simple truth that respect does not mean agreement.
This dysfunctional dynamic is pervasive these days, especially on "the internets". I know I've been guilty of partaking in it myself on more than one occasion.
For me, the most important commonality that so many of us share is this "service toward others" orientation (as you mentioned in the previous post). When I recognize that in someone else, it's easy for me to give them the attention and respect they deserve.
Great rant, Anya!
L&L,
Chris E.
About choosing to quit "being so orthodox... because what one does is actually create more duality (usually at unconscious levels)" really starts to make perfect sense to me these days. Thank you for the message. Whooya, your rant kicks a--! (Aretha Franklin music plays in background.)
ReplyDeleteI don't know why the content is missing from this blog post. I certainly didn't remove it.
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