I recognise I have many traits. One of those less desirable traits is having enthusiastic opinions. When I say enthusiastic, I mean passionate. When I say passionate, I mean strong. But when should I voice my opinions to an audience? When should any of us?
We’re living in a world where everyone wants to voice their opinion to others. That’s not the issue, though. The problem comes when the opinion maker believes theirs is the only one that matters. I know mine is always correct!
But seriously, this is an issue that I give much thought and care to. During the podcast recording days, I learned to suppress my opinions as much as possible as a polite gesture of edification to the guest. But outside of that specific environment, I most certainly have views of my own.
Many times, I have thought of using this website as the platform to air my views. But I haven’t. I’ve restrained myself. That is until today!
Earlier today I wrote an article for the TIS section that will release in a few days. In it, I clearly state my opinions regarding many matters regarding spiritualism today. I wrote the article off-the-cuff so to speak. I put into words what I was thinking and why.
I realised that some individuals might one day read the words and believe I was referring to them. Truth is, I might well be! But my dad had a phrase he would often quote to us if we thought he was talking about us indirectly. He would say aloud,
“Well, if the cap fits, wear it!“
After I placed the article in the schedule and closed the editor, I had lingering thoughts about whether I should release it. It’s opinionated and that’s something I’ve always tried to avoid. But after giving it much thought, I decided to leave it in the schedule anyway.
Opinions can be a healthy release, though. If accepted as just opinions, they can add ingredients to a mix. They can add a different aspect to a situation, an alternative viewpoint. There is a conflict with me though.
I always make a big deal about being a student of this work with spirit. I want to remain a student for the rest of my time on earth. It’s the best way to approach this rich subject. I’ve spent coming on a quarter of a century learning, reading, unfolding and developing my own potential. So, naturally, I have gained a wealth of knowledge. With that knowledge comes the ability to see more in a debate than others with less knowledge. I’m not bragging, but that’s how life is.
The wisest man is the silent man, they say. For most of the time, I follow that line of thinking. But today, I think I stepped away from that shackle and penned my thoughts. I hope I don’t offend, for that is not my intention. All I want to do is add my thoughts to a debate regarding where we are in spiritualism, and why some obvious mistakes are being made.
I suppose the small comfort I can rely on is that this website has very few visitors at this time, and the folks I pointed some remarks towards are unlikely to read them anyway!
That’s all I wanted to say. I needed to get that off my chest!