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Jan 23, 2024
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💭nobody understands how freeing it is to truly be what others call “chill.” that mindset is the most freeing of all, to not judge others upon first glance is a gift only few are naturally blessed with. of course, many learn how to be more accepting and carefree throughout life and experience, and that is to also be accepted. though what i have seen on other social media platforms is just exhausting. the key to being a truly open minded person is remembering it’s their life, not yours. people can live it and express themselves however they like as long as it doesn’t harm themselves and especially others. this can go from blue hair and piercings to dyed platinum hair and neon clothing. i used to call myself open minded until i realized it was only on one side. i was very accepting of alternative fashion and lifestyle that i absolutely ripped on things that are associated with the “norm.” i came to the realization that even though i choose not to live that way, that does not make it okay to tell people what they’re doing is wrong or stupid. they do it because it is THEIR life, i simply wouldn’t do it because that’s MY life and it does not align with me. this obviously goes further into topics of social issues and politics, though the first and most critical step to approaching deeper rooted misunderstandings regarding those topics would be the ability to properly argue. this should be basic knowledge, though tiktok and instagram (and media in general) is forgetting how to civilly debate. one must thoroughly hear out the other without insulting and/or interrupting, and then respond after the other has said their piece. active research of the points being discussed is crucial for all around understanding other perspectives. that advice goes for small arguments in comment sections to full on debates in professional settings. some may say this segment trailed off, though that only proves how far being open minded can get someone. we should not be closed off, calling things different to us “cringe” or dismissing others for their different ways of life.
TLDR/important takeaway: never judge anyone unless their way of life negatively affects themselves and/or others. when in disagreement, always put yourself in the other’s perspective and actively research.
TLDR/important takeaway: never judge anyone unless their way of life negatively affects themselves and/or others. when in disagreement, always put yourself in the other’s perspective and actively research.
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🙏Lately I’ve been alarmed when talking to others that they think they’re experts on things they don’t really know much about. And also think they’re experts on things they know a lot about! I think it’s important to know that we don’t know everything and our convictions, whilst important to have them, can be proven wrong at any time. This breeds innovation and keeps you in a state of always learning. Stay humble in the face of all that is unknowable. Remember Plato said “I know that I know nothing.”
Feb 7, 2024
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⭐Refutation is exhausting. What if everyone was right and everything was true? Big load off my back honestly
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⭐I play this 12 hours of applause when painting or writing it helps me feel encouraged. Nobody applauds at an art show which has always been a bummer to me
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