DEFENSIVE MODE
When was the last time you went into defensive mode? If Somebody says something that challenges your values, heritage, religion or anything that means a lot to you, do you get defensive? What was your reaction to that situation? Or Did you just take the easy way out and brush-off the whole thing? The shortcut to such situations is to ignore this experience and label whoever placed you into that position as ignorant, obnoxious, arrogant or whatever makes you feel better, but is that the right way of handling similar dilemmas?
Honestly and personally speaking, it is really uncomfortable and “no fun” situation to be in; simply because you find yourself in this predicament and particularly you did not invite the topic; however, there are experiences in life that you would find it a unique opportunity to explore and challenge your reactions and what you are really made of. In such quandaries awkward situations you would not be...