Thinking Outside My Head, Tolerance

Now that I think about it, not being aware of a mistake is not our fault. This happens to most people around us. Something that might seem rude or disrespectful might not seem so to another person. It has all to do with perspective and moral background. We can’t blame other people for not feeling ashamed for what we believe deserves to be fixed. The only way that we can help other people realize their mistakes is to explain them to the person, so that he or she can come into account of their error. It is not our job to help people who don’t want to be helped, and we must remember that not all people share our way of thinking. Earlier this evening, I had an encounter with someone who was too stubborn to realize that they made a mistake. He took something that was mine without my permission. While some people wouldn’t be bothered by this, I would. This person couldn’t understand that if I wanted to be asked for permission when he wanted to take something that mine, that he should do so. He believed that since I was his brother, and he didn’t damage it, that he should be able to use my things without permission. After a while of futile attempts to change his way of thinking, I decided to simply let it go. With this experience, I have learned that when people are set on their opinions, it’s very hard to change their minds, and I wasn’t prepared to spend so much energy on such a meaningless task. I had to accept that not all people believe what I do. In conclusion, I would like to add that when blogging these entries, I have to take into consideration the fact that not all people will agree with me, and that I have to be prepared to accept their way of thinking.