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Originally Posted by Delilah*21
Thanks everyone
I just hate feeling stupid when everyone expects that I know the answer. I guess everyone hates that feeling but I think I was on overdrive yesterday.
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A few years ago I had the unique experience of seeing the Dalai Lama speak at a public appearance he was making. Here is a guy who is the leader of an entire religion (and a country if he wasn't exiled) and I was really in awe of just being in the same room.
At one point in the evening, someone got up and asked him "What is the best way to deal with the situation in Iraq? Should we continue our war or try other peaceful means of resolution?" You could almost feel everyone in the auditorium lean forward, in great expectation of this answer from this incredibly intelligent, well-respected man whose entire religion is based upon peaceful interaction with the world. I wondered if he would just rattle off some cliche bs about "love not war" or if he would offer a deeper insight. After a few moments of silence and pondering, he looked up and said "I don't know the answer."
It was at that moment that my respect for him grew tenfold. I think that was the most honest, heartfelt answer he COULD have given. I mean its true - how the heck does anyone know the answer to that question? He was simply reminding us that he's a human being, as we all are, and even with all the knowledge in the world, sometimes IT'S OK TO JUST NOT KNOW THE ANSWER.
My main point here is, don't beat yourself up. You obviously hold yourself to a very high standard, but at some point you've got to pat yourself on the back and say "damn I'm good."