You are not who you think you are

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3 pointsmisterparker2 comments

I didn't really connect with this piece until the end.

>Remind yourself, that you are not that thing. This will help you to see the other person’s point of view, instead of lashing out irrationally.

I'm pretty sure the entire reason I went to art school was to learn how to do this. I disagree with the post's description of 'who/what you are' but this point holds.

Great feedback. Thanks for that. The primary point (although possibly poorly communicated so) was meant to help us detach from the things we identify too strongly with. And no not be insulted when those things with which we associate (our art or other things) are criticized. > We are how we make other people feel Is a very bias and really a choice of a perspective more than an absolute truth.

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