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[sophiaserpentia]

In the big discussion on my journal today, I made a sweeping generalization I should not have. I retracted it later, but still, I'm very disgusted with myself.

I guess I should learn how to let myself be wrong sometimes, but it's so hard. Especially when it is an error I should not have made, in light of the volunteer training I just went through. I feel like I have to go back to square one now.

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hi

[lordsluk.livejournal.com]

"I should learn how to let myself be wrong sometimes"

hi there i'm jim and i have been lurking on your lj for many moons now. i feel the need to point out the slight arrogance of your statement. do you honestly think you are only wrong sometimes? logic is hardly foolproof. i am wrong a half dozen times per day.

"going back to square one" seems like something i need to do on a daily basis. i interpret going back to square one as returning to a humble place of not knowing.
i think its a sign of strength to be wrong. so many people are afraid to speak up because of fear of appearing foolish or wrong. its almost like an anxiety left over from high school of looking stupid in front of our peers. i wish more people were less afraid to be wrong. its not a sin.

**steps off soap box**

Re: hi

[sophiaserpentia.livejournal.com]

What I meant was, I am very critical of myself when I am wrong about anything. I find it really hard to forgive myself, especially on topics which are very meaningful.