1089:
If we expect others to show
respect for our views we’ve got to show similar respect back. In this case, respecting
their freedom to express their opinion.
The sort of changes we want people to make, can only be made when free-willed
individuals decide for themselves that it’s time for change. Then they’ll begin
to change their lifestyle, but with no pressure, no hurry and no guilt. For my
part, I’m glad no one pushed me.
I believe change happens when a
good idea sparks excitement, not guilt.
Guilt stimulates movement at first, and then dissipates, but inspiration
keeps on firing. Imagine if a person, who is a regular omnivore, can identify
with us, even like us, but not necessarily want to live like us. Then it comes down
to trust and respect, listening to what they want to say and they returning the
courtesy, willing to listen to what we have to say, even being inspired by our
views. To maintain a good balance, we
have to offer some good arguments without any of the ugly personality showing
through. We aim to hold their interest without
there being any sense of expectation. And as long as we leave them with
something new to think about and have forsworn force, then we’re half way to
winning them over.
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