Regardless of
your interests,
no matter how fascinating;
your spirituality,
no matter how robust;
your intentions,
no matter how pure;
your experiences,
no matter how profound;

nary a soul is made exempt
from etiquette and respect:

People will remember how you make them feel
more readily than what you did or didn't do
(though the two surely aren't mutually exclusive!)

Point is:
don't be disrespectful or hold others in contempt
simply because you have dissimilar tastes or perspectives:
One should learn to navigate the discrepancy
and desire to come upon mutual understandings.

That's called Philosophy.
It's not for the feint of Heart.
It's also not what you read of it;
it's by what you live and why.

What are your virtues?
Which, if any, is your patron deity at this stage of your life, and why?
Define the terms: Music, Art, and God.
Who's your favorite writer?

See,
I may disagree,
but we can look on the bright side:
now we have something to discuss.
Finally, some much-needed food for thought!

I grow weary of *Philosophobia.