Protecting Ourselves
Sociological Opposition
To Imagination
Psychological Defense Mechanisms
Creative Conflict Reduction
Mean Spirited Antagonists
Closed Minded To Creativity
Cleverness protects against
harm. With protection our emotional and intellectual energies are more
free to be creative.
“Evil” People
Protection Against Unjust
Transgressors:
If a potential threat is
unjustly interested in hurting you, first carefully listen to their side.
Try to make adjustments that are fair for them and yourself. Should this
fail, again attempt to negotiate. Should this still fail speak with others
by giving them the facts in as fair a manner as possible from both sides’
view. It would be better to have a third party of hopeful neutrality intervene
to help assure each side is truly clear. When angered people so often lose
mental acuity. Discover if the other is simply getting pleasure from a
fight, and if so then go all out and fight. But only take on a fight if
you think you will win, or the other side may become more angry resulting
in a greater mess. This teaches them and others that see what is happening
that you are no push over. The actual fight be it through attorneys or
other means isn’t necessarily only about whether it is worth the fight,
but to show your force so others will respect you in the future. You will
also feel better about
Others Taking Advantage
Of Another:
-It’s important to freely
stand up to transgressors. Balance reaching for the stars, with having
a firm ground against harmful people. Stand for principles and feel good
about your strength regardless of how petty an issue may be. Cold hearted
people need to know and feel that you stand for what’s right, even if it
is much easier to give in.
-The quality of life
is better when there’s more love, and less fighting. But life can be a
jungle, and unless others know you’ll fight to the end, people in business
can take advantage.
-Really listen to the
other side. Be extremely careful not to let one’s possible misinterpretation
of events, lead to blinded rage. Being fair is what life should be about.
However if business negotiations break down and a major problem is likely,
first carefully analyze the other’s point of view, before going on the
offensive.
-The toughness of life,
makes one further appreciate our loved ones with whom we have respectful
relationships. Studies show that societies with a greater lack of trust
amongst businessmen, tend to compensate by having stronger social bonds
between people. As “law and order” is probably more present in the USA
than many other countries, this can curiously be a partial contributor
to the frequently cited lack of strong social connections between friends
and family. Social bonds help people respect each other in a world with
less certainty.
You Know What’s True For You
If any of the ideas coming
from or related to this site have merit, adapt them to your circumstance.
You are responsible for how you elect to live your life. Think creatively
before you elect to oppose social conformity. The writings are only raw
ideas for you to explore and consider. Nobody can ultimately decide what’s
best for you. This site should only be explored by mature adults who have
their feet on the ground, are balanced, have self control, and adapt to
the requirements for living in general society. These writings are not
meant to replace any need for therapeutic help. The world often condemns
creative behavior that deviates from the circumstance’s norm. Be open minded,
while carefully weighing the consequences before you make any big leap
into a new dimension or way of living. Whatever you do, give it your all!
Be smart.
Have
your feet on the ground so you can reach for the stars!
How do Creative-Philosophers-Clubs
protect themselves from mean spirited antagonists, who may be closed-minded
to creativity? What psychological defense mechanisms do people opposing
your innovations exhibit and why? Cleverness protects oneself, but generally
closes off the mind to imaginative possibilities. Be creative and smart!
