Let us ask ourselves---because so very many of the opinions we have aren't even our own.

How does each opinion make us feel?  Is there discomfort?  Maybe that opinion is not authentically our own. 

We don't have to continue feeling/thinking opinions that aren't our own, once we recognize them.  Many opinions are simply socio-cultural programs that have been running for generations.

The danger of opinions, is that our nervous systems may perceive those thoughts--opinions--as actual threats, which then engages our vessels' protective mechanisms--unnecessarily, as there is no ACTUAL threat to the vessel. 

The threat to the vessel instead comes from within; neurological tension created by the opinion engages muscles, and physical tension ensues, to the point that we may perceive pain.  

Practicing neutrality may be helpful, with regard to our opinions--the expenditure of energy in either direction (positive/negative) is just that--energy spent. 

Some opinions may stimulate more tension than others; some even sustain the tension. 

Other opinions may relieve tension. 

Is that really my opinion?  

Does this opinion serve me, regardless of whether or not it's my own? 

How do I feel when I think this opinion? 

Do I want this in my head anymore?

Slack increases when we unleash ourselves from the ties that were placed upon us by culture.