Day 131: Read and Listen to Points of View with Which You Disagree
I've never been a very decisive person. In fact, I've been quite the opposite, very tentative all my life. I've never really formed opinions of my own but now I'm beginning to see the world through my own eyes rather than opinions that were fed to me, either in my education or by people I respect.
That's why, whenever I was or still am curious about anything political or things other people have opinions on that I might not have opinions on, I always ask for as many sides as possible. Usually, I go to my dad or my brother and tell them the issue I'm thinking about. They then provide me with what they believe. After that, I question them as to what their opponent would say. This has proven to be very helpful in helping me understand where each side is coming from and seeing which I agree with more.
I really strongly encourage anyone...well, everyone, to do the same thing. If you don't know what you believe or you think you believe one thing, find someone who disagrees with you and ask them to explain their opinion. Now, I must note that political debates need not always be heated. It is possible to have a discussion in which both partners are participatory and cordial to one another without jumping down the other's throat.
Good luck! Go and learn.
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