Many may ask, "where did you come up with the idea for this blog?"
I could spout off some random tangent of philosophical enlightenment or religious conviction as to the birth of this blog... But it would be a lie.
The truth is, today, my cousin Dia posted a status on Facebook about New Years Resolutions which got me to thinking -- and that always gets me into trouble in one fashion or another -- so I started questioning my opinions. I'm like my grandma - very stubborn in my own opinions, but nearly always respectful of those whose opinions differ from my own. I may not agree with them, but I am tolerant of them and welcome a good debate. So my one and only true New Year's Resolution for 2014 - playing Devil's Advocate for the upcoming year. I want to take a more in-depth look at the 'other side' of an argument/opinion as a test of my own opinions -- to see whether or not they have good standing or whether they are faulted based on biased/prejudiced views. I want to be more rounded in my thought process and I figure what better way than this. I've done some digging online and found many sites with quotes to encourage me, but one site in particular... Here is what I've come up with!
"Our opinions become fixed at the point where we stop
thinking."
Ernest Renan
"The world is made up for the most part of morons and
natural tyrants, sure of themselves, strong in their own opinions, never
doubting anything."
Clarence Darrow
"Freedom rings where opinions clash."
Adlai E. Stevenson
"I want to find someone on the earth so intelligent
that he welcomes opinions which he condemns."
John Jay Chapman
My challenge to you - Try it! As a society, we tend to roll with the flow, but as individuals, we are so deep rooted in our thoughts and opinions, we begin to see things in only one shade or color - never changing. A person who is so steadfast in their opinions seldom makes room for change - and if there is one thing we should all know - the only thing constant is change. Should you decide to take on the challenge,what do you believe you will discover about yourself and your ideals? Do they differ? Are they biased? Keep me posted!
Kindest,
LaVonda
