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Post by Hercules on Oct 7, 2019 8:42:20 GMT
I am turning into an arrogant know it all
I find it best to talk to people in their fifties and sixties
I do have some young friends but they are the exception to the rule
I am concerned about my arrogance
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2019 13:20:27 GMT
here the young seem like they have 20 brain cells
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Post by David on Oct 7, 2019 21:48:13 GMT
I am turning into an arrogant know it all I find it best to talk to people in their fifties and sixties I do have some young friends but they are the exception to the rule I am concerned about my arrogance What can I say to what you share above is whatever chronological age we are.. generally speaking we think as individuals we know best... that may be the case occasionally however, most of the time ,nothing could be further from the truth, realistically speaking. Almost three decades older than you, I have learned over the years That at whatever age we are at, that no one person has a monopoly on getting it right whether it be for ourselves or others! lol |
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Post by David on Oct 7, 2019 22:03:25 GMT
PS., The good news is Hercules you have acknowledged that you have come to terms with same.
Such mindfulness should stand you in good stead when it comes to future relationships with yourself or others.
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Post by walterchang on Oct 8, 2019 1:07:30 GMT
Yes. I am 43 years old.
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Post by David on Oct 8, 2019 1:21:24 GMT
PPS., The application of Wisdom usually comes in tandem with age.
But that is not necessary the case.
The same goes for maturity, although often linked with more senior years
again is not always altogether factual.
The authenticity of wisdom and maturity is not so much establish itself
as a result of age... more to do with applied intelligence.... coupled with
the merit of common sense.
Jut my opinion as ever!
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Post by walterchang on Oct 8, 2019 1:26:38 GMT
I agree with you David.
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Post by David on Oct 8, 2019 1:31:31 GMT
Cheers for that Walter!
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Post by Hercules on Oct 9, 2019 10:21:22 GMT
I know very little compared to 60 year olds but know much more than people my own age.
Three of my friends are 59 63 and 67
I feel at home talking to people older than me
My dad was very arrogant when he was my age and believed no one else could keep up with him
He in reality knew very little about anything but thought he knew much
I wonder if I have inherited this arrogance
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Post by flame923 on Oct 12, 2019 9:50:20 GMT
I know very little compared to 60 year olds but know much more than people my own age. Three of my friends are 59 63 and 67 I feel at home talking to people older than me My dad was very arrogant when he was my age and believed no one else could keep up with him He in reality knew very little about anything but thought he knew much I wonder if I have inherited this arrogance So, Hercules, perhaps it is rather a learned behavior, rather than inherited one, as you observed your fathers behaviors while growing up. Speaking of your perceived arrogance, so many younger people everywhere are idiots. Just recently, on one of those late night talk shows where they go out on the street and ask a question to pedestrians.....well, the results were sad. And they were a variety of ages. The question was about whether the homo sapient race should be saved as so many are becoming extinct or on the endangered list. From the answers received, it was apparent that these people had any idea who Homo sapiens are. You, Hercules, have dealt with so much already in your life, that you have a wealth of experience which makes you more knowledgeable than many others. There is nothing wrong with having older friends, as long as you round things out by having some friends around your age. As we grow older, it is harder to make lasting friendships, so whenever you can make lasting friendships, go for it. As you get older, age difference doesn’t matter. |
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Post by Hercules on Oct 12, 2019 22:16:12 GMT
I know very little compared to 60 year olds but know much more than people my own age. Three of my friends are 59 63 and 67 I feel at home talking to people older than me My dad was very arrogant when he was my age and believed no one else could keep up with him He in reality knew very little about anything but thought he knew much I wonder if I have inherited this arrogance So, Hercules, perhaps it is rather a learned behavior, rather than inherited one, as you observed your fathers behaviors while growing up. Speaking of your perceived arrogance, so many younger people everywhere are idiots. Just recently, on one of those late night talk shows where they go out on the street and ask a question to pedestrians.....well, the results were sad. And they were a variety of ages. The question was about whether the homo sapient race should be saved as so many are becoming extinct or on the endangered list. From the answers received, it was apparent that these people had any idea who Homo sapiens are. You, Hercules, have dealt with so much already in your life, that you have a wealth of experience which makes you more knowledgeable than many others. There is nothing wrong with having older friends, as long as you round things out by having some friends around your age. As we grow older, it is harder to make lasting friendships, so whenever you can make lasting friendships, go for it. As you get older, age difference doesn’t matter. Thank you Flame for your wise advice  |
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Post by Hercules on Oct 13, 2019 7:51:18 GMT
Hi,
Heard this scripture today...
"Knowledge puffs us and makes us prideful"..."Love builds us up". Work on your capacity for love and showing love rather than acquiring and demonstrating knowledge.
I will work on that.
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