Opinion - JustJoJan

Here's the thing about opinions: just like buttholes, we've all got one. We do. Me. You. We have opinions for everything. For every topic. For every subject. For every person. We have them aplenty. These opinions range from which NFL team is the best (the 49ers, of course), which political side is evil, whether God exists, all the way down to who in the family knows the best way to load the dishwasher (definitely not me). 

Now, there is nothing inherently wrong about having an opinion. Opinions are neither good or bad, per se. I have hundreds upon thousands of opinions pop into my head on the daily! Living in my brain is quite the crazy experience, I tell ya. But here's the thing: I don't express the great majority of these opinions verbally. They stay in my head - thank god for everyone around me, right? 

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It's all about the "approach" of the opinion. How is the verbal or written opinion delivered? And even MORE importantly, if confronted with conflicting data or facts, can that opinion be edited and changed if need be? 

I know I can be stubborn about certain things. Especially when it comes to morals and humanity. I'm unbendable. But I would like to believe I am also open to learn. I know that I do not have all the knowledge of the world tucked into this wee brain of mine, and I want to be educated.

Come to me with compelling evidence, speak to me with respect, and let's discuss. I truly want to know what others are thinking and why they think a particular way. Tell me why the 49er's are not the best. I'll listen. I'll contemplate your theories and take them into consideration. I can not promise I will become a Dallas Cowboys or Steelers fans by our discussion, but by my simple approach of, "Let's talk respectfully," holds the door open to see others for who they are. We tend to be quick to judge one another for all sorts of things (judging is an opinion whether you believe it or not). But let's not draw those lines in the sand so quick. 

I'm willing.  Because also like buttholes, opinions can get quite messy if we don't keep them in check.

Just Jot It January hosted by Linda G. Hill
The prompt today courtesy of John Holton.


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