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There are plenty of ways to make stupid sound wise, and many ways to make people believe it's fact.

And when someone counters it, many feel attacked and lash out on anger and defense.

There is always more side to a truth. And if people can be open to search and see connections, we might learn more.

But I guess our search is restricted by limitations. To our own's willingness to deal with opposition and our desire to learn more no matter what the cost.

But sometimes, especially given the state of the world now, I realize there is another factor. Many of us are just too tired of dealing with people who do not feel safe and whose energy clashes with ours, maybe even to the point that the energy feels like nails on chalkboard or a red flag.

What is it about being a grown up that makes me feel so, so tired and just wanting to be done sometimes?

Is the world still to blame or myself?

I wonder if it is rude or arrogant to say. I feel I have no more patience dealing with people who do not want to grow or be better, or people who just refuse to put in the effort to understand.

There is so much rude and ugly in the world. I do acknowledge that because something may have started with a bad encounter or conflicting views means that is all there is to a person. But arguing and even making each other see reasons and varying points take time. Time, I do not want to spend on that. So yeah, blocking it is.

Maybe there is more to other people. But for now, I'm signing off.
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ViciDraco · 41-45, M
As to the question of whether it is you or the world, I would suggest it is likely the world at this point. So many people are sharing in the same feelings you are. Too many people share your feelings. If it is a mental health issue then we are at epidemic levels for it. But the more simple answer is that the world is indeed broken right now. The people who are willing to refuse reality and replace it with their own are having a fine time at the moment. But the people who actually try to understand reality for what it is definitely feel more similar to how you feel about things right now.