“The biggest misconception people have about me is that I'm stupid.” ~ Billy Idol
Can anyone honestly, without lying (even to themselves) answer this?
Have you ever looked at a person and not formed an immediate judgment about him/her? Have you ever seen a person and just liked or disliked them on first sight?? What is it about people that makes one jump to abrupt conclusions without even bothering to know that person?
Lots of questions about one small topic! Phew! But this is one never ending circle…
Think about this: You have been talking to a friend and one fine day, you get to know that the person never liked you at all and thought you were very opportunistic. How would you feel? Would you not wish at that time that you had realized that earlier and therefore, could have cleared the air much, much before? Would it not save you a lot of hurt and heart-ache?
This is just one small example of having a misconception. I can give hundreds more and still not tire of it!
Why make judgments at all? Is it necessary to form opinions? Can we not just take a person as he/she is and move on? Life would be so much easier if accomplish this much! I can just about picture the scenario where-in people are with each other, with no fights happening, no misunderstandings, no anything wrong happening! Kinda makes me wonder if it would in some way take a little of the spice away from life… the melodrama of it all. Life in the end would just end up being peaceful, serene… and stagnant. No variation whatsoever.
Whoever made man (and woman of course!) has created the mental make-up very thoughtfully. The range of emotions that can be found in a human being is staggering. I just can’t seem to make my mind up as to whether these emotions will be the boon or the bane of us! Half of the historical events seem to have happened based on misconceptions created by the human mind and it looks like it will continue to do so.
Some great man said “History repeats”. Alas! How true! The reason for it? People thinking that the other person in front of them is stupid. Again. And again. And again. So obviously: History does repeat!
Come up with something new people! Aren’t you all tired off the same old wars, same old debates? It’s time for a major shift in our thinking and an even more major shift in the way we live! We need it big time! Bring in the change. People will argue for a couple of days and then get used to it.
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. ~Mary Engelbreit
Isn’t is true??? Think about it and do post your comments if it gets your brain ticking!
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ya there cud be many misconceptions now ;P
ReplyDeleteHi Suhasini.. haha.. true! :P
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ReplyDeleteShruthi Ravindranath :hey Vishwas.. i just read this.. It seems very interesting.. I mean ,yes v have to throw a thought about this.. We need to change ..If this attitude of humans continues ,we would definately create a bad history for our future generation.. Ofcoarse wars and bloodshheds are not at all necessary..Further,wat she has told about mind is very much true..I can only say that everything is dependent on our thinking.. since "It is the mind which converts a hell into heaven and a haven into hell"...
Hey give my thanks to Shruthi! she's put it across very well.. exactly the point that I needed to get across! :)
ReplyDelete@chira Kaushik
ReplyDeleteyour writeup is attracting more visitors!
@Srik... all thanks to you guys!
ReplyDeletehmm.. nice one maybe it wil change my views of seeing people from today :) good one chira.. keep blogging :)
ReplyDelete@VArun.. thank u! :)
ReplyDelete@Chira Kaushik:
ReplyDeleteWonderful article indeed.. Loved it:)
It so happens that as we get closer to people opinions come naturally. But judgement is optional and it varies as per people's vision and thought process. And if people are with each other, with no fights happening, no misunderstandings, no anything wrong happening forever then definitely they might have to do quite a few compromises and sacrifices.
And ofcourse moving on is necessary. It is just the thought process which has to change and it definitely alters as we grow up and become matured.
Keep blogging.. ATTITUDE may ALTER:)
Thanks & Regards
Rashmi
@Rashmi...
ReplyDeleteHey! thank you so much.. If I get to change some mindsets through my blogs, thenI guess am doing the right thing! am glad you agree with me :)
Have a lovely week ahead!
Cheers,
Chira
ever heard of "thin slicing"; Blink, Malcolm Gladwell? guess it answers a lot of the questions u pose
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