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**moredasers** · 09-22-2012, 07:05 AM

I was specifically interested in hearing from those Thai people who have managed to rise above the trait (through mindfulness), and become more open, honest & sharing and less defensive, when confronted with disagreements.

I think you got off on the wrong foot, really. By being negative towards Thai people.

Why would they want to 'rise above' this trait? Is it wrong?

You're are judging Thai culture to our Western standards.

I doubt very much you'll get a response from a Thai member, Thais are generally quite reluctant to engage in deep thought about what it means to be Thai. This is to do with Thai ideals and values as expressed by Buddhism. According to Buddhist belief, Less is More.

Buddhist belief encourages Thais not to think too deeply about things, if one thinks too deeply about something it inevitably leads to rebirth and renewed suffering. Now, we wouldn't wish that on anybody, would we?

As you've probably noticed Thais tend to lead their lives on the surface of things, while the Western world is busy burying itself in thought. Who's to say which is right and which is wrong?

My suggestion to you is to try and understand the reasons why your wife is like the way she is, and not try and change your wife's ways. Good luck!

09-22-2012, 07:05 AM	#48
moredasers Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	I was specifically interested in hearing from those Thai people who have managed to rise above the trait (through mindfulness), and become more open, honest & sharing and less defensive, when confronted with disagreements. I think you got off on the wrong foot, really. By being negative towards Thai people. Why would they want to 'rise above' this trait? Is it wrong? You're are judging Thai culture to our Western standards. I doubt very much you'll get a response from a Thai member, Thais are generally quite reluctant to engage in deep thought about what it means to be Thai. This is to do with Thai ideals and values as expressed by Buddhism. According to Buddhist belief, Less is More. Buddhist belief encourages Thais not to think too deeply about things, if one thinks too deeply about something it inevitably leads to rebirth and renewed suffering. Now, we wouldn't wish that on anybody, would we? As you've probably noticed Thais tend to lead their lives on the surface of things, while the Western world is busy burying itself in thought. Who's to say which is right and which is wrong? My suggestion to you is to try and understand the reasons why your wife is like the way she is, and not try and change your wife's ways. Good luck!
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