With Google being our active and semi-altruistic friend, the individual info search has become quite the convenient, domestic activity. Hence, on a witty whim earlier in the week, we asked, \u201cWhat are people prone to?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The answers span the spectrum of creativity, if I do say so myself\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depression\u2026 coronavirus\u2026 certain health conditions..<\/em> each was shared via take #1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A more involved search produced the concepts of being prone to accidents, addiction and anxiety. Such sent my pondering brain in a different direction \u2014 one perhaps more tailored toward an Intramuralist focus \u2014 especially when I was asked by a friend recently, \u201cWhy aren\u2019t you more prone to insult?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For communicative clarity (which we believe is one of current culture\u2019s unfortunate, increasing scarcities), let\u2019s provide some basic definitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, what does it mean to be prone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n prone<\/strong> (adj.)<\/em> – likely to do something<\/p>\n\n\n\n Second\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n insult <\/strong>(v.) –<\/em> to speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s amazing how frequently insults flow. We find ourselves in these insulated, likeminded huddles, where we justify the disrespect and scorn. It\u2019s like we think it\u2019s ok there. I recently saw someone throw even public, scornful shade at one who had recently died. They pointed out all the perceived, massive wrongdoing of the deceased and then suggested that in heaven, if there,<\/em> Jesus would be gently but demonstrably pointing out all the ways the man had erred in his judgment. I didn\u2019t have the heart to say that such is likely to be true for all who are blessed to enter those pearly gates. But alas, we stand amazed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ah, let\u2019s offer one more definition. That of \u201camazed.\u201d Note that \u201camazed\u201d is a neutral adjective; it is not aligned with good nor bad. It simply means \u201ccausing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.\u201d Yes, it\u2019s amazing how frequently insults seems to flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So the question was why is the Intramuralist not likely to engage in such verbal abuse. Allow me first a very important distinction. Unfortunately, I have had moments in which I contributed to said negative discussion. I have had times where I joined in the fray. I have said things that were rude and disrespectful. And yes, absolutely, I have had multiple moments that I regret. I most likely will have some more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yet with the experience gained through seasons of life \u2014 as a constant student, continuous learner, and one who desires to grow in what is good and right and true \u2014 there is clear recognition that none of us are perfect. Each of us often falls prey to lesser, disrespectful things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal is to justify the lesser less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I honestly, simply believe that no one is deserving of my disrespect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And in those moments, where I have felt so emboldened in justifying that scorn or disrespect, I am typically really, really, really focused on the errors in another\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n And simultaneously really, really, really ignoring the imperfections in me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That, my friends, is amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respectfully\u2026 indeed\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n AR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With Google being our active and semi-altruistic friend, the individual info search has become quite the convenient, domestic activity. Hence, on a witty whim earlier in the week, we asked, \u201cWhat are people prone to?\u201d The answers span the spectrum of creativity, if I do say so myself\u2026 Depression\u2026 coronavirus\u2026 certain health conditions.. each was … <\/p>\n