Listen, read, learn and bring some real points to the table instead of just saying your side is obviously better.I understand your remark, and I try to always challenge my beliefs.....
Mostly, not always, it strengthens them, for it makes me view them critically.
I don't readily adopt ideology to be a member of herd. It has to fit in my life, and produce results that give me a sustainable positive effect.
That being said, once extended to the "table" it has the propensity to become a paradox.
A lot of forces try and capitalize on this natural phenomenon of mankind, unless we internally realize that freewill (thought and expression) is useless, if not understood, and extended, to others, as well.
If we can do this, then it becomes a tool to garner wisdom of self, that will further allow a person to grow into a healthy source of example, that will exhibit a strength that counters those forces who try to use others, to empower themselves....
Me, personally, I "try" to live within 4 agreements, I make to myself.
It is like going on a journey, using this as a map, I have never trekked before....
And I haven't, as each new day, is a new journey, if we don't tether our self to yesterday.
1. Don't make assumptions.
2. Don't take things personal.
3. Be impeccable with speech.
4. Always do my best.
When I stay within this framework, the day reveals many blessings, and I avoid the trappings of false truths, and self tripping.
I find life is naturally sustainable, joy, and thanksgiving, being the effect, and reward.
When I am in that natural state, giving becomes my nature, freely, without expectations, of others.
If any one would like me to expand on how these 4 agreements work, just ask, and I will further explain.
Anybody up for some group therapy?