"Confronting confrontation" (an essay on anger, sincerity and emotional filters)
"Confronting Confrontation" What a furious countenance! Passion. Intensity. Still not angry! I don't think one can ever really successfully say "I'm a nice guy" . It's suspicious in its self-aggrandizing presumptions. I mean, that's up to everyone else isn't it? At best you can endeavor to be an amicable, well- intended person. I'm reminded of a very funny and perceptive comedy routine by Louis CK when he ruminates on how you don't get to deny when someone else says "you're an asshole ", rather, that indicates that it's time to reflect how you got there. (Enjoy the routine by clicking here) . I am a naturally gregarious person. I love spending time with people, both old and new. I am grateful to be in some beautiful, supportive and inspiring social circles. I'm blessed to say that I'm on good terms with almost everyone I've met (I think so anyway. See what I'm saying? How this can...