...maybe I should just shut up.
By jeanneyvonne
@jeanneyvonne (5500)
Philippines
November 19, 2012 9:02am CST
I like to label myself as a thinker. I don't assume the label of intellectual because I haven't felt that level yet. I think I spent more time thinking. That said, I always struggle when communicating my ideas to some people, simply because it is not always popular.
I have been popular and never aspired to but I feel that I have been left out and dismissed because my views are pragmatic and doesn't always cater to the popular opinion. I understand that most people do their daily tasks with their emotions and I do so often but I don't do it sometimes. Some people even tell em that I have no emotion at all but they don't see when I am alone in a quiet corner.
I have been thinking that I shoudl not offer my opinion anymore.It'll be rejected anyway with an addition of insult to the people I offered to. I understand them but sometimes,it's unfair that they don't understand me. I don't preach to the most intelligent person but I want my opinion heard. Even if it the minority. Even it always get defeat.
Quite ironic that the system that allows me to speak up is also the same tool to make me shut up.
3 responses
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
10 Dec 12
My suggestion to you is to write down your thoughts of what you are thinking. It can help you sort them out better. Who knows, you may have a book inside you. Instead of complaining, offer your insights and opinions here on MyLot. Or start a blog. Be positive and encouraging. People don't always want to hear other people's opinions but they appreciate when people say positive and encouraging things to them. Offer your opinions in a positive and upbeat manner and I am sure more people will be interested in hearing what you would like to say. Be positive!
@jeanneyvonne (5500)
• Philippines
11 Dec 12
Well, I have been mylotting for a good time, I guess. I would like to start a blog but I don't know the nitty gritty of the tasks. I am quite hopeless when it comes to programming. I am still waiting for a good book or instruction to see it to happen.
@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
I think you just need to gain more self-confidence. You may have different views as others but that doesn't mean that you are odd. People really do have differences in opinions. So I say that you go out more often and mingle with other people. It may be hard at first, but if you are really willing to put your heart into that change, then you'd feel much better sooner than you think. Believe in yourself!
@jeanneyvonne (5500)
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
I don't think I have a problem with self-confidence. I think I speak for myself well enough. the problem is the ideas I proposed are often shot down immediately after as if they weren't thought of fully and considered other opinions as well. i tihnk people do this as a sort of knee-jerk reaction. I don't think all my ideas are fool-proof but hear it first before judging it.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
19 Nov 12
Hi,
I understand what you are saying. Because I am also a thinker but not a talker. I think nothing can be help unless you try to talk it out to the people. It may be hard in the beginning but I know you can do it. You are a wise gal. Just that you keep it in yourself.
@jeanneyvonne (5500)
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
I h just hope that the situations improved. I like to help but if my help is shot,my appetite for cooperation is shot down as well.
