Nataliia Kryvich: "Let's talk today about such an important mechanism of our psyche as cynicism"

I propose to talk about the cynicism of our time, society, in all aspects of the world scale and trace how much we have it in ourselves and in general in relation to life. We will track the possible variants of such behavior in our loved ones and try to figure out what it is for. What is it and what for?!

Cynicism

Let's talk today about such an important mechanism of our psyche as cynicism.

There is no need to write it down in the negative, because nature does not create non-viable forms of behavior.

Let's turn to the dictionary

Cynicism is a frankly rude, dismissive attitude towards social norms, moral norms, cultural and ideological values, ideas about decency and ethics.

Cynicism is poured into a worldview that denies pity, love, compassion, shame, conscience, selflessness, sincerity.

Translated from Greek, KINIC (cynic) means "like a dog"... in ancient times, cynics despised their home and comfort and lived on the street in flocks.

Markers of a cynic man

People behave rudely and unceremoniously, regardless of the opinion of others.

With sarcasm and mockery speaking about people, their lives and views on life.

A view of the world

The cynic looks at the world through the prism, mercantilism, calculation.

He does not believe in selflessness and goodwill. Because I don't see the point in them. Honed for practical benefit in everything. Even friends choose not by heart, but by calculation.

And there is nothing to talk about about work and career.

Therefore, the cynic is very happy and successful...

He does not waste time on sadness, mercy, compassion...

Feelings

The sensual and emotional side of life is not interesting to the cynic. It's unnecessary... no use..

Therefore, shame, conscience, tenderness, sadness, humanity are rejected.

Why waste time on this?

Why bother with your worries?

It's all nonsense and sentiment..

Unhoop!!. Where is the benefit?

Interaction

Cynics have two leading strategies

CRITICISM

They criticize everything, everyone, always and everywhere.

They ridicule, devalue, mock other people's views, aspirations, plans, feelings, desires.

If you feel bad, he will say:

Oh,' It's your own fault..

It's terrible that a cynic HONESTLY doesn't understand what he's hurting..

DISTRUST

The cynic believes no one, nothing, anywhere, never, except his beliefs.

He is not in principle ABLE to believe...

Because he measures everyone with his own measure..

Don't think that the cynic is easy to recognize.

Cynics are smart, easily disguised as a social order.

They can be cute sorceresses, charismatic, elegant gentlemen, cheerful cheerful simpletons...

This is confirmed in history and literature.

To be continued...

Nataliia Kryvich

Ambassador of BOMOND VIP fashion magazine, psychologist with medical education.

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