A certain philosophy of life tells you that, given a certain stimulus, you react in a sort of 'fixed' way. If someone says something unpleasant to you, you spontaneously react by feeling hurt. This is what people usually do because it is natural. But, actually, it is not true. It is not natural. It is a 'choice'. In fact, if you decide to change your reaction, you can do it by reflecting on the situation. You will reason that the previously-perceived-offender might have had their reasons to behave the way they did. And if you accept the fact that everybody has the right to their own reasons, also their behavior must be accepted. Nevertheless, you are also free to disagree and avoid any future relationship with them. In conclusion, you are not a narrow-minded being. You are an individual who is free to think, reason, choose and make decisions about your own thoughts, beliefs, choices and actions.
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