I Am Saddened By Ignorance
Social Ignorance... This is a story about most people.
Their eyes are generally closed tight shut and they are scared to open them - in part because they know their own actions are far from perfect and this is something they don't want to accept. This eyes-closed-ness is usually the first obstacle to getting them to care about you, once your heart has fallen for them. If you can manage this and they stick with you, your next challenge is to make them still feel safe, like their past ignorance is ok, and forgiven, and normal. Then you can show them what they have been missing out on, and somehow keep them positive, like there is plenty of time left to experience this - just because you've missed out for some time doesn't mean you can't catch up and/or overtake. Then allow them to speak their feelings, only offering positive comments and slight coaching using your valuable experiences and they will grow and begin to show caring towards you. It is at this point that genuine reciprocity begins.
Their eyes are generally closed tight shut and they are scared to open them - in part because they know their own actions are far from perfect and this is something they don't want to accept. This eyes-closed-ness is usually the first obstacle to getting them to care about you, once your heart has fallen for them. If you can manage this and they stick with you, your next challenge is to make them still feel safe, like their past ignorance is ok, and forgiven, and normal. Then you can show them what they have been missing out on, and somehow keep them positive, like there is plenty of time left to experience this - just because you've missed out for some time doesn't mean you can't catch up and/or overtake. Then allow them to speak their feelings, only offering positive comments and slight coaching using your valuable experiences and they will grow and begin to show caring towards you. It is at this point that genuine reciprocity begins.
36-40, M
