Sometimes, no matter what you say, your words just do not seem to reach their target. Has it happened to you that no matter what approach you try, the other person is just not able to get you or does not want to understand? When it is an important matter and not idle drawing room discussions, it frustrates immensely. How do you turn that person around when they are hell bent on shutting you out? Have you sometimes had a feeling that you are talking to a wall — a deep, impenetrable wall — that does not seem to take in any of your emotions or hears none of your anguished pleas. All that the wall does is just bouncing back your own voice sounding strangely empty.
There have been times in life when there is an utter hopelessness that surrounds you. You are not able to fathom the right way to go ahead. The paths seem unclear. There is a lot of grey and absolutely no black or white in sight. You see an imminent disaster and yet are so defenseless almost helpless in its wake. Are you overreacting? Will closing your eyes make it go away and magically transform everything back to normal? Wish that were true but it does not happen. Why is willingness to do the right thing so difficult?
With children, it is much easier to reach out and make them understand. If nothing else works, you can assert your authority as a parent to make them do certain things. But adults are a different ballgame altogether. Educated, intelligent people sometimes just close their eyes and minds to simple facts staring them in the face. I guess that is life. Each day unfolds and brings you new learning. And perhaps will also bring you wisdom and patience to tackle intransigent minds.
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