We all know that Psychology is a study about how and why people behave, feel or think the way they do . . . . . but why psychology?
Everyday, we interact with people. We go to school, we go to work and we communicate with people around us. Have you tried walking in the street and saw an “autistic” person and you tried to understand the way he behaves? You’re trying to understand how he feels and you just wanted to know what causes him to act that way?
Now, that situation is just easy to justify. You would just say that there’s something wrong in his system (his brain in particular) that’s why he doesn’t seemed to be normal, but how about those people who weren’t in the same situation?
When you have an argument with somebody, you will just say “You don’t understand me” This implies that if human understands human, then there will be no problem. If Presidents and leaders only understands the sentiments of each country, then they’ll forget about engaging their military forces to battle. If husbands and wives only understands the changes that happened in their family, then they could live peacefully.
It’s all about understanding human behavior. It’s mystery and significance were in studies for centuries. How would you love to understand people? Your wife, your husband, parents, children and friends, all those people around you. Mostly, how would you love to understand yourself? . . . . . . . .
The secret? It’s just behind this phrase? “Unless you have tried the shoes I’m wearing, you can’t really judge the path I’m walking”
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me too..
Maybe for me,understanding is also letting go of the issue within the context of the nature of an argument or an impending truth. People contrasts and point out their differences to each other. But to give way and compromise mostly meets people halfway,it should be done mutually at least.. If not then misunderstanding persists. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks for the nice post jen. It inspires me to have more patience in understanding a person..
Empathy, I believe, is the key to understanding. The trouble with many people is that when they engage in an argument, they don’t argue with the argument, but rather argue with the person to prove that he is better, smarter, and right.
Very true. Misunderstanding is the main problem when it comes to personal relationships.
Hi Sailor.. Thanks… Understanding is such a hard thing to do…
I definitely agree with your thoughts about psychology Jeanny. This in particular would be my very first visit on my blog, and I found the topic real interesting. With regards to your thought, I do believe that psychology is all about understanding human behaviour, and not just simply going along with one’s feelings and trying to struggle what one believes at and what one stands for. And oh! You’ve got really one nice quote down below .. can I have it republished ??
Hi Argie, thanks for droppn’ by… with the quote, yes you can have it republished..no problem..