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RE: A Point To Prove...? (The Flip Side Of The Coin)

in #psychology7 years ago

With the intention to compassionately guide, the way you'd approach someone is completely different than part 1, there wouldn't be any forcing of our beliefs. It seems to me even intention wouldn't necessitate any true change from the other person. They'd still need to be open to another perspective or put in a position where they need to find the answers themselves.

People don't understand or accept new answers until they prove it to themselves. Knowledge is not wisdom, words aren't experiences. THat's why I see most good teachers asking questions or pointing in directions and asking the other person to see what they find for themselves.

At least that's how I've changed my mind about things, rarely can someone just tell me something and I believe them at face value. I might trust them enough to test it for myself, to explore the viewpoint and see what I think. Maybe I just haven't run into someone who I think has true wisdom, who I can feel is genuine and truly knows.

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i'm going to follow you because i love your response! I definitely agree and think that there is art to conversation and spreading ideas - or proving a concept to someone... and before you know how open the person is, tread carefully, or they might shut the door locked before you even have the chance to come in.

Ya, the art of conversation isn't really talked about! Thanks for the follow, I'll check your blog out!