I am wading into controversial waters with this opinion- but I think we should all try to be a little less delicate. A little less easily offended and triggered. Toughen up, people! Dear Husband and I attended a performance of the musical “Assassins” recently- which brought this idea into stark relief.
Let’s start with the requirement to wear masks. Y’all, I am so over the masks. I’m not going to weigh in on the effectiveness of masks (other than to say that if it’s not covering your nose- as it wasn’t for a significant portion of attendees- it’s hard for me to believe it’s working?) But when you don’t have to wear a mask in any other non-medical setting- other than a theater? You are making me think you need to toughen up. Be a little less delicate, perhaps?
And then the trigger warnings, before entering the theater and before the performance. You chose to attend a performance called “Assassins.” Are you surprised that there will be “prop gun fire” and “gun shot sound effects?” You might need to exit early because people are getting shot? Really? No one forced you to show up.
I don’t want to pick on this particular instance- everyone is doing their best in a highly charged environment. People are ready (and looking for!) to be offended and triggered wherever they can be. But here’s a radical idea. What about being less delicate? Being immune to being triggered? Why not try that for a while?
Consider not caring what other people think
After listening to a recent podcast where a doctor claimed that constipation in women can be caused by the patriarchy, I had had enough. I hereby refuse to be a victim of the patriarchy any longer! I refuse to be triggered by anything whatsoever. Say anything you like to me- I plan on either ignoring you or laughing. Because I refuse to be finicky. I will be less delicate from now on.
Luckily, there seems to be an emerging trend in this space. Being tougher! Not letting outside factors determine how we feel.
OK ok rant over. But maybe if we all realized how good we have it, especially compared to a lot of other people, we would have more gratitude and be happier. I think it’s worth a try.
