Interesting post. It can be difficult for me to avoid thinking in divisive terms, not so much in interpersonal conflict with people I know well and love--who I tend to give the benefit of the doubt--but with people out in the world who subscribe to beliefs I find abhorrent. I suppose I do categorize people in my mind, not knowing much about them except for a viewpoint or two that they post on social media. I try to remember that these people are probably not aware of the full implications of their convictions, but even that is a kind of divisiveness. They are brainwashed and ignorant, while I am intelligent and informed.
Actually, lately, the lines have blurred a bit on this. I've had friends (or people I thought were friends) treat me badly because of philosophical disagreements on things like masks and vaccines and whether the Great Reset is a real thing. I don't wish to be divided from them, but they kind of make it hard not to be with their "conform to my beliefs or else" mentalities.
Bring on Part II! I'd like to hear more about how to accomplish "reality bending" especially when it seems the other person is committed to divisive thinking.
Hi there @lesliestarrohara, thanks for your thoughtful comment. I think I comprehend what you are saying. With the advent of the "COVID" induced (not-so) great reset and the "new tolerance," there are types of individuals who have become very dogmatic and rabid in their ways. So let me give you an idea about how you might internally narrate to cut these people some slack. When I say, "cut them some slack," this also frees you up to judge them differently.
Imagine these people are in a cult and that they've already imbibed the kool-aid, but the kool-aid may or may not harm them—only time will tell. We don't know how much time we have left with these people, and they cannot help their mental condition or the fact that they've gotten tricked into taking an experimental substance into their bloodstream. That said, it's best to be compassionate, cherish the time you do have left with them. And if they refuse to be around you because you haven't gotten vaccinated, tell them that you understand, and you will still love them from afar.
That isn't to say that these people will die. I've heard many stories that some people are getting injected with saline solution instead of the vaccine. Now that could because of white hats in government or because they can't kill everyone at once without giving up the game. After some distance and time, they'll come to their senses if they're still part of the census. On the off-chance time is short, then love and compassion are all we should offer because we'll surely regret it later if we ended things on a sour note. We cannot control how they see us, but we can control how we see them.
If we show that we still love them and that we will continue to love them from afar, even after they've harshly judged us, perhaps they'll do the same. That's just one of many examples of how one could tweak the narrative for a less negative result. Part II is out now, and I'll warn you upfront that it's not for everyone. The topic is a radically different way to view consciousness. Aside from the text in the post after about 15 minutes into the video; That should thoroughly explain the concept. However, if it doesn't, the video goes on for longer. I hope this is something that can help you. Thanks again for stopping by, reading the post, and sharing your thoughts!