Is there room for emotions?
peace,
I read your response to the question regarding the words of ‘Yaron London.’ I understood what you said (I think?).
I think you didn’t look at the whole picture – at least in the dimension I’m referring to. (Assuming I understood your words, and that they present your full perspective on the subject.)
First of all, the question arises, what makes you ignore the feelings of others, and perhaps treat them with disdain. It is true that there is a place to criticize them, but is this the way to go? I do not operate a question and answer site, and therefore perhaps I cannot understand how the operator behaves when his patience runs out. (But I do have the ability to criticize him, by proper means.)
I know, the answers you provide are matter-of-fact, and you are not an emotional therapist. But, when you notice that a person is in emotional turmoil (and I very much hope that this assumption is correct), shouldn’t you approach them in an appropriate way?
I think that Yaron London’s way of expressing himself was intended to provoke provocation (among sensitive types), and along the way, to gain affection for him from elements who advocate the same path (whom he likes, reciprocally). He could have avoided voicing his opinion in this way, he could have phrased it differently, or he could have simply acted to change the given situation.
Even if there is criticism of a person/group, it should be voiced in an appropriate manner (and not one that pretends to be).
After all, in the end, what is the fault of that society, which grew up in such a way?, whose part did not raise questions about the situation? That people, who were aware of the situation, did not act to change it?
I know that, in retrospect, it could be noted that he simply described his feelings, and that was the “best” way.
But, there is clearly a negative connotation attached to the statements.
It is clear that his statements can also influence others negatively (= agree with his opinions, and live by them in everyday life.)
Ultimately, we were all created by necessity, we did not choose what characteristics to be born with, into which family and which society.
I don’t know what caused you, during your life, to adopt a method of ‘absolute rationality’ (at least to a level that seems to lack sufficient consideration for the feelings of those asking the questions).
I don’t know if this method is good. Although in certain areas, it is appropriate to use it, but with supervision. Because in the end, it’s not for nothing that some of us use soft language (even those who refrain, there are circumstances that will make them think it is necessary to use it, and perhaps they will even use it.)
So what, when we have a clear personal interest – will we address a person with soft language, and when we don’t – will we trample on his feelings?
Finally, assuming we don’t have a mental disorder that causes us to ignore other people’s emotions, why do we have emotions, and is it appropriate to push them aside? (Or play on them, for the purposes of provocation).
In short, do you have room for the other person’s feelings? If so, why do you seem to push them aside?
Have you ever, (in looking back on your past), agreed with someone on something (after you disagreed with them), without unnecessary hesitation, and manipulation that makes them think that “you weren’t wrong, there was a misunderstanding”/”you weren’t aware of all the facts,” etc., or in short (again), have you ever admitted your mistakes?
By the way, I am against the concept of ‘Yaron London’, and think it is appropriate to embrace our Haredi brothers, especially at this time.
Thank you very much, Your Honor.