"*Deciding* what somebody is all about is much easier than *learning* what they're all about by paying close attention. So we use shortcuts that almost always lead us astray."
I think/feel this is a VERY important part. Firstly because You recognize it's important to FIND what a person is all about. And then recognizing that some people…
"*Deciding* what somebody is all about is much easier than *learning* what they're all about by paying close attention. So we use shortcuts that almost always lead us astray."
I think/feel this is a VERY important part. Firstly because You recognize it's important to FIND what a person is all about. And then recognizing that some people take more shortcuts than others. Yeah, I don't think anyone will argue against the idea that it's the foundation of all prejudice.
Yeah, the only problem comes when you *do* pay close attention and aren't quite sure you like what you find. Thankfully that's not often the case.
I mean, look at Saoirse, she recognised that she'd made a mistake, clearly went away and thought about it, made a clear and mature apology, and didn't try to shift blame. I couldn't be more impressed with how she handled herself.
Well, if You want to look at the specifics of Saoirse, let's look at the specifics of You and me, Steve. I like what I find in You. I just don't agree with You. If that's what it takes to be impressive to You, that would be unfortunate for both of us. Possibly, I haven't fully impressed on You how much I like You. If not, that's what I'm doing now.
If you disagree with me that's absolutely fine. I'd be happy to talk about what I've said that you disagree with. I always have been. But you still haven't ever actually explained what I've ever said that you have a problem with. At least not that I'm aware of.
"*Deciding* what somebody is all about is much easier than *learning* what they're all about by paying close attention. So we use shortcuts that almost always lead us astray."
I think/feel this is a VERY important part. Firstly because You recognize it's important to FIND what a person is all about. And then recognizing that some people take more shortcuts than others. Yeah, I don't think anyone will argue against the idea that it's the foundation of all prejudice.
Yeah, the only problem comes when you *do* pay close attention and aren't quite sure you like what you find. Thankfully that's not often the case.
I mean, look at Saoirse, she recognised that she'd made a mistake, clearly went away and thought about it, made a clear and mature apology, and didn't try to shift blame. I couldn't be more impressed with how she handled herself.
Well, if You want to look at the specifics of Saoirse, let's look at the specifics of You and me, Steve. I like what I find in You. I just don't agree with You. If that's what it takes to be impressive to You, that would be unfortunate for both of us. Possibly, I haven't fully impressed on You how much I like You. If not, that's what I'm doing now.
If you disagree with me that's absolutely fine. I'd be happy to talk about what I've said that you disagree with. I always have been. But you still haven't ever actually explained what I've ever said that you have a problem with. At least not that I'm aware of.
Ah well... Of no moment. Same with this, but think I made mention of it here a while back, mebbe.
https://jt01010.medium.com/why-im-deleting-my-profile-and-vanishing-from-medium-forever-5245dcddcd44
I'm taking a day off or two to do some reading. But I was wondering if You meditate, Steve?
I'll be the first to admit I haven't devoted years to it like some. Just off and on. Maybe a handful of years, total. No more than two.