Doubt Yourself

"...Most of us have been told and sold a great big LIE. The lie is that humans of different races, religions, etc cannot get along. Our differences are far too great for there to ever be peace. THIS IS A LIE. There IS a way to peace. When life gets stressful, when you feel hateful...get away from everyone and meditate or pray. Find a middle way when a dispute comes up. Everyone wants to live in peace. Ask yourself...how do you know you are 100% right? Analyze what you have been taught using critical thinking skills and logic, not emotion. Ask yourself, what is real? And then move forward. You may find a different and better approach that is agreeable to both sides.

As an individual, do you get upset with people because they don't agree with you, are a different race or religion, a different nationality or citizenship, another age group, a different level of education, a different political party, speak a different language, are male or female, are of a different sexual preference, have a different income, have a different style of clothing or hair, have tattoos or piercings, drive slow, are loud, get irritable with you or any number of things? We all do. Here is a different approach. When you  get triggered and you feel your insides starting to boil, choose to believe the best. See the humor in it. Take a time out, ask yourself why you are angry and go meditate or pray for peace. Say to yourself "there but for the grace of God, go I". It sounds simple, but try it. I think you will be happier and more relaxed.

Listen to other points of view...especially sources you totally disagree with...and carefully consider them. They may be right. They may be partially right. They may be wrong, but think it through using critical thinking skills. Challenge your own beliefs before you insist on others adopting them. If your beliefs are true, you will be validated. If they are not true, you will be set free. Either way, you win. Do not assume when you see someone doing or believing something you would not do or believe that they are unhappy or unfulfilled just because you would not be happy or fulfilled doing or believing it. Instead, help others to find out what makes them happy and fulfilled (as long as it does not violate the Golden Rule) and how to achieve their goals.

You have heard the expression "no pain, no gain" right? Google your point of view with the words "refuted" or "debunked" and read what you find. Then do the same with the words "defended" or "proof". By doing such things, you are avoiding the vile practice of "confirmation bias" and your mind will expand. You will form your own opinion on  such matters, not one handed to you. If you are afraid to do such things, ask yourself...why?..." - Copyright © 2016 by Matthew D. Johnson, Regarding Humans