There are an amazing number of opinions in this world. I enjoy delving into the conglomeration of ideas I think strange, perceptions I would never have thought of and yes...notions that strike me as dead-on correct.
But, I do not find it charming when strangers who just happen to be stuck sitting across from me in the dance waiting room for an hour, think I must want to hear their opinionated ideas. I start to feel crazy about their lack of reason -- even when I DO agree with them! I do not argue, just merely change the subject in the most polite manner I can. But inside, I am shaking my head and wondering if there will ever be a society that can understand when to debate and when to just talk about the weather. I was quite a debater in high school...but really, spewers don't care about reasonable discourse.
I guess I have finally started to accept this fact.
Dear Lord, Thank you for finally giving me the ability in public to hold my tongue. (except on this blog)...um, would it be possible to give me this ability with my close friends and family too?
I am proud of you for being able to show restraint. In the past, you would have told them they were wrong.
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