Opinionitis - inflammtion of the persona - 1

Introduction
I have been trying to write with a “zen-like” perspective about human emotions, why we form beliefs. The impact that has on our ability to focus and on the quality of the actions we do end up taking.

Those of you who have read and practiced Zen , will perhaps allow me to suggest, that it “invites”a state of being and seeing without forming opinions or even preferences. It shares the possibility of not taking anything personally. Wether or not that is valid, could also be, yet another opinion, so lets just leave it there for now :)

Setting the scene.

Recently, I noticed, once again how opinionated I had become, and the effect that was having on my relationships, (and my writing ). So I made the following decisions:

"Today I am going to listen to what others have to say, allowing them to “feel” the quality of appreciation in the attention that I do offer".

"I am going to do this, NOT because I want them to like me. I chose this because I respect that everyone has a unique and valid perspective and that they may be able to relax and “feel” better when they are less tense".

"I enjoy sharing space with people that are more relaxed and fully alive to their senses. I could aim for this to enrich my own life, or I could release even that desire for personal benefit. Simply trusting the process without measuring it for gain or efficacy.

What are some of your Experiences?
How many of you have also began your day with similar intentions of being respectful?
How long were you able to maintain it for?
What actually happened?