We ask this question a several times whenever we are hit with the frustration of current state of things as they stand and really would like to correct if possible. Sometimes muting your thinking is in most cases a breeding ground for problems. So staying clear is not the wisest thing and you have subconciously consented for playing a part in the ongoing epidemic. Its nothing but people's graceful decline to see the malaise and grope for some mystical fantasy. But for the one who is honestly seeking answers is the pure intellectual and not to get confounded with a pseudo who is just trying to get accepted in the intellegentsia. Isn't it sorry feeling that such a term even exists where right thinking is everyone's right and probably the rightful thing to do? Today, major chunk of people are acutely aware of their cultural-speculative vacuum, and yes constantly anxious, confused and groping for answers. Merely by intellectual honesty which is nothing but knowing what one knows and forever expanding knowledge and not failing to correct a contradiction/discrepancy. I see your convictions getting formed through this and once this is set in conscious and neat way and only then you are ready to communicate to others. The sincere point I make here is that do not hesitate to state that "I do not agree" if you don't. This is simply because if the person is innocent, it will help him grow but if the person is guilty it will undercut his/her confidence a great deal for the next event/action and in a way you have done your part of goodness. But do not keep silent when your ideology or values are being attacked. But my biggest concern that surfaces is to do this with all the humbleness (and I mean it) and not just to prove or win. Victory is a very transient commodity, it vaporizes before you even realize.
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thanks for this wor.
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“Muting your thinking is in most cases a breeding ground for problems” - I don’t think that is ever a problem. We never stop thinking, but what we do is “keep silent when your ideology or values are being attacked.” And that is the breeding ground of all problems. But that is because we mostly we are more concerned with our short term gains and selfishness to think and talk clearly.
- The Pilgrim
Agreed. But I think one should be picky on when to dispute and when not to. Not every issue is worth sharing your contradictions on.
Agreed...good post!
Keshi.
Well written! We need to stand up when the times demand it --- non-active protest is tacit support.
BTW, you reminded me of a great video to link to my last blog post. Do see it when you get time!
I think I agree with parth, one needs to pick their battles, to make the impact more effective.
Just a thought, How do we decide what will the impact be?
If knowing the impact is going to be the premise of battles, then you may pick battles which you visualize and would be wrong.
I think, letting know of your contradictions at all points wherever you feel it is wrong is the right way to go.
You never know what your little thought can cause a impact and to whom.
Do not act on the knowledge that you know the future will be my take.
when it comes to issues that i believe in, i never fail to raise them. when it comes to people, if i don't agree with something someone said, if it is crucial, i say it, if not, i let it rest. everyone is entitled to their own opinions and sometimes staying quiet can be more effective than saying you dont agree outloud...just my two cents.
david- thanks.
the- i disagree and we sometimes ignore to think (stick to comfort zone) which is beginning of the problems and like you said look for short term gains.
parth- yes you can be picky about ur contradictions but my point is when you feel strongly bout anything you need to speak up.
keshi-thanks.
sudipta- thanks. non-active protest is tacit support..well said!
shree-yes you have to pick ur battles based on knowledge bout the topic in question but do not forget/wait to pick for bigger harms.
kausum-if you have chosen to raise ur voice based on volition or rationale you have less to worry bout the impacts. I am not asking to contradict for sake of it and def. not mindlessly to feed the ego.
life-if staying quiet works to make a point sure. In most cases it doesnt but yes you need to be cognizant in making your point!
I agree that it is important to speak up when you strongly feel about something but at the same time its important to pick one's battles carefully (like its been mentioned already came up in the comments section)
Perspective- I completely agree with you..and thats why said in my write up that when your ideologies or values are being attacked. And they cannot be based on some temporal or rather transitory thinking, I seriously hope not.
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