RE: LetsTalk—Can We Be Brutally Honest Without Hurting People?
@everlove linked this to me after a discussion we had on her post of a similar nature. I for one love straightforward people. Even those who have a tendency to come off a bit harsh by their bluntness. One of my dearest friends on this platform is not one to hold back- @son-of-satire- though he is also readily able to apologize if he feels he was too harsh and is great about being able to take just as well as he dishes out.
My husband often says that what we should all be working toward is one hundred percent empathy. The steps to get there, I believe, begins with being entirely honest with ourselves. Also taking personal responsibility for our actions. When you spend your time judging your own heart and mind, you're much less likely to harshly judge someone else because you'll always be aware of how imperfect you are, therefore understanding the same of others. And you'll have a much thicker skin, able to hear a criticism without falling apart, and better able to offer a constructive criticism to someone else without coming across as an ass, ha.
I admit that I long for the day where there is no more need for catchphrases such as 'politically correct' because we've graduated to the understanding that the bodies we're in are nothing more than costumes that house our spirits. And costumes by nature are colorful and diverse, people appreciate them for it in fact.
Thank you so much for your valuable comment.
Your husband is right in saying this:
I look forward to the same.
Im glad you took the time to respond. It's always great to read feedback such as yours to my work. It makes the time spent writing worthwhile!
I'm really glad this post was referred to me, it makes me wonder how many awesome posts I miss out on. I love all things of a potentially philosophical nature, basically thought provoking pieces that lend the opportunity for mental or spiritual growth.
I keep thinking about writing these style posts, and I'm not exactly sure what is stopping me. For the longest time I was only posting fiction--or more to the point, chapters of a series of books I'm writing. More recently I have become passionate about photography, and that has led to posts, not only of pictures, but also blogs of interesting things in the area that I live.
The first posts I ever put up were of a short story series I referred to as Reality in Fiction, which I feel I should continue with at some point soon.
For now though, I just enjoy finding posts like this one and having great conversations in comment sections. So thank you for writing this and I will definitely be checking on your page, it is beyond worthwhile! :)
Thank you for your kind words! I had a great time reading the comments. I love it when people take their time to leave a genuine feedback! I hope to write more things that interests the community as well those I really like writing about! :)
I'm still discovering what topics I can write about. Usually I find myself writing about my experiences through life and I find that to engage well with my audience as well. In the past I wrote a LOT of automotive content when I worked as an auto-journo but now I've discovered I can write on just about anything that I find very interesting! :)
I would sign that right away! :)
Oh, I know you would. So many of the people with that mindset are here on steemit :) So I have already spoken to @andrarchy, who suggested we go to his apartment, have food delivered, and film the whole thing. Basically we just need to know what day works best for you. And he said @voronoi and @hansikhouse are also in the city. I haven't met them, but I don't mind reaching out, learning what time of day would make it possible for everyone. How exciting! I can't believe I'm going to see you!
Actually, after further consideration we're thinking perhaps a park or a pizza place (I'm voting for the pizza place, you can't go to NYC without having pizza there)
I sent you a chat :)