Sometimes,
we don't lend credence to the fact that people's minds are wired so
differently. What is clear as daylight to me may not be necessarily so for
others. Naturally then, in a close family or group situation, this is a reason
for conflict if one side imposes views on the other.
In
a dialogue, we can try and impress our perceptions because a dialogue means
both parties are open to listening and imbibing. However, the scenario changes
if we try to superimpose our views on the opposite party. Even if the final
conclusion might be in favor of MY view, there might be a resistance to it if I
insist on my views being the only right ones.
So,
often, we compromise, keep silent or go along with the popular view to keep our
relationships intact over and above being right. Only with the understanding
that it cannot be "my way or the highway" kind of attitude. There are
reasons why "my way" could be rejected, though maybe, not all valid
ones from where I might be looking at it, but very valid from other angles
arising from other views.
Therefore,
the ultimate outcome might be a good one only if we are willing enough to
respect those other points of view to complete the picture.
Surekha
Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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