On Having Tolerance

@mynameiskate Yes, they do. If I disagree with something, rather than sit there and let my blood boil. I tend to argue right back. I have no problem arguing with people if I strongly and firmly believe in something. Such as COVID and the whole mask issue. Especially when the virus and the masks are being used to bully people. That's one thing I cannot stand, and while I'll bite my tongue, I've gotten into my fair share of arguments over the topic. Especially when I hear states here wanting to re-introduce lockdown and then on top of that, blame the holidays for spreading the virus. Someone needs to stop this, stop dropping numbers (because all the average person is going to understand is 'cases are rising') and get on with our lives. Never mind this virus seems to defey any logic I've ever been tought.

@kaylachan Should we determine if a belief is harmless or because of what people believe it ends up causing harm to others. In the latter case then arguing is worth it else we can always smile and move on? Not sure. Yes I agree our pandemic times we live in can be really stressful. I try to learn more and now kick myself for walking out of biology class in high school. It is interesting to learn new things. I'm not sure what you meant by the virus isn't logical or did you mean what people say about it or how they handle it doesn't make sense?

One thing which still continues to bother me and makes me feel like responding firmly is around hitting children. Of course I try not to be abusive in responding for that would be hypocritical wouldn't it! I just can't accept the opinion of spare the rod spoil the child idea. I agree with the concept but also think the source of which that idea comes today means not to actually apply physical hurt but supply a firm directive. That is my belief. But I'm trying to accept what people believe, think and feel strongly about. They have that right to just as much as I do.

I admire your work. My skills were more like troubleshooting problems. I tended to direct and not have to listen. You must be a good listener.

@mynameiskate Thank you. I have become more patient with each day. You know first I had to put conscious effort but now it's become a part of me to be patient and listen.