Truth and Consequences
Tuesday, 13. June 2006, 02:59:15
Truth and Consequences
Very few people don't worry about consequences. I believe that in general, people act according to one of three basic beliefs about themselves and others:
1. They believe that others are generally better in some way. Others are smarter, stronger, bigger, better mentally or physically than the person. It is not exactly fear, because they learn ways to cope with these beliefs that let them function in the world. This is the most common point of view. Personal attacks on them cause them to be hurt emotionally and they respond with tears and withdrawal.
2. They believe that they are generally better than other people. They are smarter, stronger, bigger, better mentally or physically than other people. Other people are not respected even thought these people know how to act in a polite way and hide their beliefs from the other people they have to live and work with. In its worst degree, these people are criminals and rapists. Personal attacks on them cause them to be angry emotionally and they respond with energy and argument.
3. They believe that they are as capable as other people. That an equal relationship where sharing and consideration of everyone's feelings and needs will lead to the best life. Personal attacks on them cause them to be introspective and evaluative and they respond with dignity and reason. They often ask "Why do you..." and "When will you..." because they seek equilibrium and a continuing happy, or at least workable relationship.
Do you fit into this idea? What do you think of this theory?
Very few people don't worry about consequences. I believe that in general, people act according to one of three basic beliefs about themselves and others:
1. They believe that others are generally better in some way. Others are smarter, stronger, bigger, better mentally or physically than the person. It is not exactly fear, because they learn ways to cope with these beliefs that let them function in the world. This is the most common point of view. Personal attacks on them cause them to be hurt emotionally and they respond with tears and withdrawal.
2. They believe that they are generally better than other people. They are smarter, stronger, bigger, better mentally or physically than other people. Other people are not respected even thought these people know how to act in a polite way and hide their beliefs from the other people they have to live and work with. In its worst degree, these people are criminals and rapists. Personal attacks on them cause them to be angry emotionally and they respond with energy and argument.
3. They believe that they are as capable as other people. That an equal relationship where sharing and consideration of everyone's feelings and needs will lead to the best life. Personal attacks on them cause them to be introspective and evaluative and they respond with dignity and reason. They often ask "Why do you..." and "When will you..." because they seek equilibrium and a continuing happy, or at least workable relationship.
Do you fit into this idea? What do you think of this theory?
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