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- Aug 18, 2020
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I listened to a writer. He said there are some platitudes which contain real meaning. But due to the fact we are so used to them they sound banal. I cannot give his full argumentation in the same words. I think he wanted to say that in our postmodern societies true heroism is for many only a joke. Due to hyper-individualistic societies we lose common values and principles. Everything is seen as subjective and truth as a concept is questioned. Platitiudes are considered as a shallow outdated form of values. Due to the fact everything was subjective certan kind of wisdom would be irrelvant. Defending traditional values will make you an easy target of mockery.
I am not sure whether I agree with this argumentation- Personally I am rather annoyed when people give me platitudes as an advice. I have the feeling many people don't have any clue about mental illness and often rely on platitudes about it because they don't have a differentiated opinion. It is rather the result of old stereotypes in my experience.
On the other hand there are probably some values which can be transcended by platitudes. A more positive word for that would be truisms. (I just read there is a difference about truisms and platitudes)
I don't think all platitudes are helpful. They can also cause damage. Personally I think platitudes rather have done more bad for me than good.
But here I try to give some platitudes which might contain some wisdom.
Nobody is perfect. - Don't pressure yourself too much. Don't compare yourself with idols or for example influencers. They are only humans and we all have our flaws. But some are quite good at hiding them behind a facade.
Everybody changes. We all develop in some kind. Not always for the better though. Life is a process of learning. We all change ourselves every single day. Maybe we are not aware about it. But our mind is exposed to billions of impressions every singly day. Sadly most of the people here are exposed to severe pain.
That is just my opinion. This is an interesting one. I have not thought about it much. I am saying this quite often. I use it so that other people don't get offended when I say something controversial. On the other hand it can be used as an excuse for spreading hate or defending toxic behavior. In the end though all opinions are only personal views.
Here are some other platitudes.
Money cannot buy you happiness. There is more fish in the sea. Honest is the best policy. Who laughs last, laughs best. It does not matter what you are doing as long as you are having fun with it.
Do you think platitudes are always damaging or are they always per definition not helpful. What about truisms?
Which platitude do you consider as potentially helpful? Which one annoys you the most?
I am not sure whether I agree with this argumentation- Personally I am rather annoyed when people give me platitudes as an advice. I have the feeling many people don't have any clue about mental illness and often rely on platitudes about it because they don't have a differentiated opinion. It is rather the result of old stereotypes in my experience.
On the other hand there are probably some values which can be transcended by platitudes. A more positive word for that would be truisms. (I just read there is a difference about truisms and platitudes)
I don't think all platitudes are helpful. They can also cause damage. Personally I think platitudes rather have done more bad for me than good.
But here I try to give some platitudes which might contain some wisdom.
Nobody is perfect. - Don't pressure yourself too much. Don't compare yourself with idols or for example influencers. They are only humans and we all have our flaws. But some are quite good at hiding them behind a facade.
Everybody changes. We all develop in some kind. Not always for the better though. Life is a process of learning. We all change ourselves every single day. Maybe we are not aware about it. But our mind is exposed to billions of impressions every singly day. Sadly most of the people here are exposed to severe pain.
That is just my opinion. This is an interesting one. I have not thought about it much. I am saying this quite often. I use it so that other people don't get offended when I say something controversial. On the other hand it can be used as an excuse for spreading hate or defending toxic behavior. In the end though all opinions are only personal views.
Here are some other platitudes.
Money cannot buy you happiness. There is more fish in the sea. Honest is the best policy. Who laughs last, laughs best. It does not matter what you are doing as long as you are having fun with it.
Do you think platitudes are always damaging or are they always per definition not helpful. What about truisms?
Which platitude do you consider as potentially helpful? Which one annoys you the most?
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