"And maybe by trying to practice it with others, in not rejecting them when we hear one thing we might not like, it will in-turn help us to not feel rejected when we are confronted by other people who disagree with our own views."

You're right. I have been having some trouble lately dealing with a lot of bullshit, and it really helps to try to understand where the bullshit is coming from, and why, in dealing with it in a positive and forward-looking way. Thanks for sharing <3