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Not Every Opinion Deserves a Rebuttal…
One for sure important fact in life is that opinions will always be part of our frame of mind. Our opinions help shape our beliefs and are often where we discover commonality and relatability with one another.
From elected presidents to breakthroughs in scientific research, our opinions have great power. They influence the laws of the world, how we live, and our personal livelihoods. We also share a desire to connect with others emotionally, mentally, and physically. We want to be heard and feel understood. We need relationships, understanding, and the feeling that another person recognizes what’s real about us and there is nothing wrong with desiring these things.
The problem is that we can become too attached to and even addicted in trying to control is making another person’s understanding and make it a condition of our own peace.
You can know your intentions without everyone agreeing with them. You can recognize your growth without everyone acknowledging it, and you can move forward with your day and your life without receiving an apology or the recognition you think you deserve.
This doesn’t mean other people’s opinions never matter. Sometimes criticism is justified, and it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our own behavior. The goal isn’t to dismiss every opinion; it’s to stop treating every…
