Forking Mad
July 16th, 2024

Outspoken and Mute!

FiftyIn50

Day #2 of my self-imposed blogging challenge, FiftyIn50.  Today's topic:

On what subjects are you outspoken and on what subjects are you mostly mute?

As I reflect on the topic, I realised how a person changes over the years.  Topics I felt passionate about in earlier years are far less relevant now.  At 54 I've had time to build me to a position where I am happy in my skin. That includes things that irk me, or not.

I'm mostly outspoken on the basic civilities of being a human being. I try to be kind, and expect nothing less from others.  I have no time for rudeness, superiority, or arrogance. When I encounter such traits I feel it's time to speak up.

Kindness does not require an audience.  Be Kind from the inside

Mute:  Definitely politics and religion.  Both tend to generate strong opinions in most, and they are highly personal.  I have no religious beliefs, however I respect those who do.  Just do not try and convert me!  Otherwise we will not get along.  

Regarding politics, I do have a view, albeit quite uninformed. I generally don't feel tooled up to have a good discussion.  I don't follow politics intently.  It does not interest me.  The politicians generally all bluster for their passions, but at the end of the day things continue almost as before -- their grand policies are watered down or never see the light of day.

Other randoms....

Outspoken on:  

  • Misbehaving children with no respect
  • self-righteous egotists. 

Muted on: 

  • The many flavours of human identity -- it's too easy to offend. 


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