Our country is pretty divided these days. Everywhere you turn, it seems as if you find someone who will launch into a debate with you over anything. Debate can be healthy and informative; however, there are times where people won't see reason. There are times when people will attack you just for having a certain belief that is incongruent with theirs.
Conservative, liberal, progressive, and so on — it happens to everyone at some point. At times, it can feel oppressive and be bullying. Sometimes you may want to cave on your convictions just to fit the mold. I get it, I really do. In order to combat those feelings, here are ten things you can tell yourself to help reaffirm your beliefs.
1. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
2. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
3. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
4. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
5. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
6. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
7. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
8. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
9. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
10. It is perfectly acceptable to have a different opinion because reasonable minds can disagree.
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