Previously, such a touching character trait as naivety was highly valued in people, but now, in a world full of cruelty and cynicism, it is becoming almost a global problem for its owner. People who look at the world through “pink glasses” regularly become victims of fraudsters, often remain abandoned and deceived in their best feelings. And all because they believe others as themselves, ingenuously believing that the world consists only of good people. So what is naivety, is it considered an advantage to possess this quality and is it possible to get rid of it?
Is naivety a vice?
Naivety (from lat. Nativus and French. Naif - innate) - the desire originally qualities inherent in nature (naturalness, openness, childish immediacy) to refute the subsequent ability to pretend. From this definition it follows that in the fast pace of modern life and growing cynicism, people began to wear masks, suppressing simplicity, sincerity and adopting the rules of harsh reality, where you can not trust anyone but yourself. People forgot what naivety is and began to taunt and deceive those who managed to keep their souls pure.
The reason for a person’s naivety can be in his cloudless and carefree life, when he does not need to defend himself from the outside world or fight with him. Such a person is not familiar with the rules of life and she does not need to lie, hiding her true nature. Whether it is good or bad is up to you.
Is stupidity naive?
Many people believe that naivety can be explained by a lack of intelligence. This is an erroneous opinion. Naivety is caused more by a lack of life experience than intelligence. People with this quality are gullible, disinterested, good-natured and look at the world from a slightly different angle, but one cannot say with complete certainty that they are stupid. There is also the concept of "stupid naivety." Stupidly naive people are sometimes very difficult in this world. They sincerely believe others, not for a moment thinking that they can be deceived. Stupid naivety is dangerous because it does not give in to any life lessons, does not obey experience, it is stubborn and, sadly, lifelong.
Love and naivety
A widespread form of innocence is female naivety. Having opened their mouths, women are ready to listen for hours to the fables of their beloved, forgiving him all insults and treason. And not a single soul can convince them otherwise. They are firm and stubborn in their faith.
However, such naivety is not innate, and it is easy to get rid of it if you get burned in a relationship. It is worth mentioning the expression "love is blind." Love gives us a feeling of naivety, and together with the departed feelings we take off “pink glasses”. So there is no clear line between desperate love and naivety.
How to get rid of "pink glasses"
Is it possible and how to get rid of naivety? There is no specific cure for naivety, but if you understand that it interferes with your life, causing certain inconveniences, this is the first and important step in the fight against the simplicity of the soul. Remember that naivety is the desire to leave, to isolate oneself from reality, the desire to see it is not what it is.
- Remember and analyze those situations in which you have suffered greatly from your openness, and what this has turned out for you.
- Think about how you can change your behavior, and try to be more firm and careful in the future.
- Take a close look at those around you and try to see potential scammers and scammers in them. This does not mean that you need to become overly suspicious, like an agent in the fight against crime, but vigilance and attentiveness within reasonable limits have not hurt anyone.
- Clearly define for yourself what naivety is, and think carefully about whether you need this quality and why.
- Do not open up to unfamiliar people, trusting only trusted friends and acquaintances.
- Control your emotional impulses, approach everything thoughtfully and with a sober head.
Following these tips, you will be able to get rid of the simplicity and openness of the soul. However, suddenly revealed reality can have a stunning look: cruel and unsightly. Therefore, before you remove the "pink glasses", think about whether you really want to see the world as it is?
So what is naivety: a conscious desire to hide from reality or the stupidity of the soul? The question is rhetorical. And each of us will be able to answer it in our own way, in accordance with the subjective worldview.