If things do not seem to be appearing the way
you want to see them, it is only suitable that you change the way you’re
looking at them. Sometimes there’s no better transformation than refusing to
keep keeping hold of a certain state of mind, speculation or opinion, because
it may be flawed or even groundless.
Take your social media experience for instance.
Even if you’re on here for all the great reasons, some people will
insensitively take that interest to mean a complete waste of time and
productivity. Some will gladly look to your status updates for inspiration and
enlightenment. Some will say you have an inflated view of yourself, like prima
donna or drama queen, simply because of your habitual 'selfie' uploads or
invariable rants. While to others, you’re nothing but a pseudo at whatever you
show on here.
In the end, all these judgments are mere
opinions and could be empty of truth, but even if you get down to the crusade
of telling people how blameless you’re about what’s being said against you,
some people will still refuse to accept your account, because they've already
accepted the opposing version as the truth.
No matter the lies, people will always accept
what they want to accept, that’s human nature for you. We have the ability to
see whatever we want to see in any situation or thing, good or bad. Like
moments ago, I had the luxury of an air-conditioned ride and I thought we
should enjoy the puff of cool air, but even though it was scorching, someone in
the ride said air-conditioning at that time was a waste of gas, for we were
going to come down eventually. So I guess it’s a thing of the mind,
‘relativism’ if you like.
If you ask me, try to be dispassionate in the
way you perceive, overstand or presume things and situations, it will take you
far. Always remember that one man's favourite cuisine could be another man's
allergy.
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