communication

I don't think that when we say something or participate in a discussion that we are trying to show what we know or think of, or to prove someone wrong. I think it is always the wrong assumption to believe anything one has to say might be new to anyone else, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be said. I believe communication is an act of sharing opinions, expressing similarities or differences, welcoming new knowledge, acknowledging and strengthening the things you know and believe in.

Questioning the purpose of a comment, or rejecting why it was said because of already established knowledge, is demeaning the act of educational conversation. I don't feel that even if others already know or are well familiar with certain ideas, processes, or tactics, that the opportunity for such conversation is closed. Communication is an act of sharing opinions, expressing similarities or differences, welcoming new knowledge, acknowledging and strengthening the things you know and believe in. I think it's healthy and educational to bring topics up and it is even better when others willingly participate in a healthy discussion...regardless of the topic.

How can we nourish good relationships without acceptance of similiarities and differences alike? The best thing about relationships and communication is the opportunity to share passions, ideas, and thoughts of any kind. And forums where such discussion can take place, I feel, are priceless. These forums are ways to lead to acceptance, because they are one of the only and surest ways to even begin to understand the people around you and their outlook on life and everything in it. Throughout my life acceptance has deemed a meaning of being willing to recognize and rejoice in differences, to welcome input, and to feel safe to share your own beliefs and feelings. Acceptance doesn't just mean love. Acceptance doesn't just mean similiarity. Acceptance doesn't mean submissive agreeance. To learn to accept and seek acceptance is a process of sharing and learning from one another, not taking offense, and not accepting or offering judgement of any kind.