Being in the midst of so much crazy and now holiday crazy if feels like a good time to think about this. There is so much going on with so many people that doesn’t it feel like there are just so many perspectives out there and so little time to process them all? 
First we have Halloween, then an election, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas or Hanukkah or Kwanza (or any other holidays I am missing) then bam New Year’s. Exhausting just thinking about it without getting into the number of parties and events you must prepare for and attend during this time.
We haven’t even started on the conversations and topics at all these events. You feel rushed generally during this time cause the list is long and the time is short. Handling the chats and interactions during this time can frighten even the strongest of individuals. Honestly there are so many perspectives and so little time. Last thing you want to get into for many reasons is a tense or drug out conversation on a “hot” topic with someone who doesn’t agree with you on one of those topics. Not only does it make it tense for you and that person it makes it awkward for those around you.
So, what to do? Well, this isn’t going to be a session on how to win an argument at parties, no not today. Haha! Just some thoughts on what can be accomplished and remembering where you are. Chances are if you get caught on a “hot” topic with someone you aren’t going to convince them differently on their views. Especially not in the circumstance of a party or social event. It’s best to remember who you are with and where you are at. Maybe you can say something like “You know what, I bet you have a lot of great information on this subject, but how about at a later date and time so we can enjoy the event?”
True, they might have more to say but during all the crazy that is this time of year remember you have a right to enjoy it. You have a right to enjoy the people you are with because you might not get to spend a lot of time with them during the year in a social setting. If you don’t want to get into deep discussions, then don’t. Politely decline or postpone and allow everyone to Shine Bright!
Much Love!
~JMAXX