7/31/13 Subjectivity
vs. Objectivity
Richard H. von
Gremmler
This is one of the more challenging decision-making
conflicts we will ever be exposed to in life, which will always have a
significant effect on our everyday preferences.
Every evaluation we make will always be
emotionally influenced, and even while attempting to make rational decisions, the
actual identification between subjectivity and objectivity will be a constant
challenge, as the finality will always be governed by our emotional needs. (Refer to my blog on Emotional Needs).
This is a tough subject to logically comprehend,
since everything we subject ourselves to in life will always be emotionally driven.
And both of these dynamics will be
constant and almost always in conflict with one another.
Subjectivity will always engage our
emotions, whereas, objectivity involves logical reasoning. The conflicting challenge here is, having the
capability with identifying the dynamics of the actual driving force. And also, which of the two should prevail when
making critical decisions? And the most important
element affecting this scenario; not confusing emotional criteria with logical needs
and projections.
It’s extremely
complicated with being capable to become subjectively objective, but
possible. Consequently, if we can become
acutely aware (Self-awareness), and have excellent perception and adequate
control over our emotional world, we could be capable with making emotional
decisions logically.
Having control over our emotions does not
imply being capable with manipulating our emotional processes or needs, as this
would be logical. What I’m referring
to is, even though while consciously experiencing conflicting emotional
influences; having the inner-strength (emotional self-confidence) to make
accurate decisions, even though while in conflict with our emotional needs.
Since emotional needs are the primary dynamics
responsible with controlling our emotional and physical behavior, the only
means by which to have any control and focus over our actions, would be to discover
and eliminate the stress producing situations (stressors) responsible for our
needs. (Refer to my blog on Stress/Anger
Conflicts)
Every emotional characteristic of an
individual’s identity (personality) derives from stress related experiences and
their consequences. These experiences
begin while in the mother’s womb, and if not adequately understood and
monitored, they will accumulate. This is
to say that, an individual’s identity is formed during this period of exposure,
with both positive and negative influences, which is dependent on the outcome
of these dynamics.
Emotional needs originate as a result of the
failure with the acceptance and resolution of stressors; with the needs and
stress surmounting in conjunction with the stressors avoided.
This is where subjectivity and objectivity can
become extremely perplexing. We can be objective
about something emotionally demanding, but only when we have evaluated all of
the interrelated variables, both logically (objectively) and emotionally
(subjectively). This is when it becomes unequivocally
vital, through genuine determination of our goals, without being influenced by internal
and external emotional stimuli (needs).
What I’m expressing is, regardless of the variables
and uncontrollable integrating factors, the projected outcome must be with what
is tangible, and not as we may have needs to believe is real. And this is why Self-awareness is essential.
It’s imperative to make correct deductions,
regardless of the stress, both internally and externally. An indisputable outcome must always be the
resultant, even if there are conflicting input and demands by additional
external influential stimuli.
I’ve observed numerous individuals making
attempts with offering support to others with good intentions, which may not have
been particularly beneficial for them.
Even though these individuals meant well, their goal was intended to
provide immediate gratification. There’s
no emotional reasoning whether their assistance was beneficial later on.
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