Comments on: We Should Thank Those That Disagree With Us http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/ Tips, Motivation, and Resources for Living Life to the Fullest! Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:59:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: fathersez http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2091 fathersez Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:36:13 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2091 You are right! Hehe. Progress can only be made when there are differing views. And the group that seems to agree once those in the higher pecking order make a statement (any statement) are our politicians. It's almost nauseating. I suppose there is also an art to disagreeing, so that it is not seen as a slap in the face. You are right! Hehe.

Progress can only be made when there are differing views. And the group that seems to agree once those in the higher pecking order make a statement (any statement) are our politicians. It’s almost nauseating.

I suppose there is also an art to disagreeing, so that it is not seen as a slap in the face.

]]> By: Link Love - Gratitude for Finances and Life | Billionaire Woman.com http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2042 Link Love - Gratitude for Finances and Life | Billionaire Woman.com Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:58:53 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2042 [...] We Should Thank Those That Disagree with Us: Embrace the difference of opinion and grow as a person! [...] [...] We Should Thank Those That Disagree with Us: Embrace the difference of opinion and grow as a person! [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2036 Jeff Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:34:57 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2036 @Evelyn - As you point out, how we react to those that disagree with us really is a choice. We don't have to get defensive. Instead, we can use the information to our benefit. @Happy Rock - I think most Americans would agree with you that our politicians need to worry less about partisanship and more about solving problems. Thanks for contributing to the discussion! @Evelyn – As you point out, how we react to those that disagree with us really is a choice. We don’t have to get defensive. Instead, we can use the information to our benefit.

@Happy Rock – I think most Americans would agree with you that our politicians need to worry less about partisanship and more about solving problems.

Thanks for contributing to the discussion!

]]> By: The Happy Rock http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2034 The Happy Rock Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:02:35 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2034 I wish politics would get this. Respect the differences find the common ground and solve real problems. Respecting, appreciating, and learning from differences is probably the most important quality to have in a marriage. It is probably the biggest reason(although very tough) our marriage, and each other, continue to grow. Great post. <abbr><em>Read The Happy Rock's lastest article - <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHappyRock/~3/384760797/" rel="nofollow">DD’s Monthly Expense Checkup - August 2008</a></em></abbr> I wish politics would get this. Respect the differences find the common ground and solve real problems.

Respecting, appreciating, and learning from differences is probably the most important quality to have in a marriage. It is probably the biggest reason(although very tough) our marriage, and each other, continue to grow.

Great post.

Read The Happy Rock’s lastest article – DD’s Monthly Expense Checkup – August 2008

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]]> By: Evelyn Lim http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2015 Evelyn Lim Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:10:15 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2015 It used to irk me a lot when someone disagrees with me. Then, I realized that it is because that person's view is something that is outside my comfort zone. I now choose not to be so defensive right away; instead, I examine the reasons for the difference in perspective. You are right....we should be thankful for those who disagree with us. It used to irk me a lot when someone disagrees with me. Then, I realized that it is because that person’s view is something that is outside my comfort zone. I now choose not to be so defensive right away; instead, I examine the reasons for the difference in perspective. You are right….we should be thankful for those who disagree with us.

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2013 Jeff Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:47:43 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2013 @Sara - It is often a trick to avoid getting caught up in the moment when people disagree with us. I find it hard to stop my defensive reaction. @Glen - Respecting other people's opinions is what freedom is all about! @Lance - We definitely tend to see life only through our own lens. It is always interesting to me to learn a new way of looking at something that I know I would have never thought of on my own. Fantastic comments! @Sara – It is often a trick to avoid getting caught up in the moment when people disagree with us. I find it hard to stop my defensive reaction.

@Glen – Respecting other people’s opinions is what freedom is all about!

@Lance – We definitely tend to see life only through our own lens. It is always interesting to me to learn a new way of looking at something that I know I would have never thought of on my own.

Fantastic comments!

]]> By: Lance http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2010 Lance Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:53:30 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2010 You may not thank me - but I agree with this! If everyone agreed, we wouldn't have the real opportunity to expand our own thinking - to grow our minds - to see different perspectives. We see our world through the looking glasses of our life - and all that brings with it. But, we don't see the world as other people do - because their looking glasses are different because of the life situations they've been in. And that's good, because it provides a different perspective - and one we can learn much from. You may not thank me – but I agree with this! If everyone agreed, we wouldn’t have the real opportunity to expand our own thinking – to grow our minds – to see different perspectives. We see our world through the looking glasses of our life – and all that brings with it. But, we don’t see the world as other people do – because their looking glasses are different because of the life situations they’ve been in. And that’s good, because it provides a different perspective – and one we can learn much from.

]]> By: Glen Allsopp http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2009 Glen Allsopp Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:25:13 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2009 Based on my new mentality of authenticity (and it's a blog post I've wrote for monday) I would have to agree with you. Even if someone doesn't agree with you, you should respect that they have their own opinions and stick to them :) Based on my new mentality of authenticity (and it’s a blog post I’ve wrote for monday) I would have to agree with you. Even if someone doesn’t agree with you, you should respect that they have their own opinions and stick to them :)

]]> By: Sara at On Simplicity http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2006 Sara at On Simplicity Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:43:10 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/we-should-thank-those-that-disagree-with-us/#comment-2006 Ha! This would be the perfect post to disagree with, but I don't. As long as both parties are willing to debate or discuss things civilly, then disagreement can be one of the best things for your own viewpoint. The trick is to avoid getting into it with the folks who are trying to get under your skin just for the sake of it. I can personally attest that I've grown significantly since letting opposing viewpoints into my life, especially from people I completely respect. Ha! This would be the perfect post to disagree with, but I don’t. As long as both parties are willing to debate or discuss things civilly, then disagreement can be one of the best things for your own viewpoint.

The trick is to avoid getting into it with the folks who are trying to get under your skin just for the sake of it.

I can personally attest that I’ve grown significantly since letting opposing viewpoints into my life, especially from people I completely respect.

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