The best thing you can do, is to choose to be kind over being right. It will save you a lot of aggravation in the end. You may think that you need to fight for your position in a dispute, but all you're really fighting for is your limitations. No amount of being right can … Continue reading Be Kind
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When Silence is Golden
It's ironic, but the times that I've been the most effective in conflict, have been the times that I've been extremely selective with my words, or even silent in reply. Those were the times when silence was golden. I say it's ironic because we have this instinct to want to make our case, and present … Continue reading When Silence is Golden
Opinions
Engaging in conflict with someone over their views is purely an exercise trying to control them. Which you'll never do from arguing with them. You'll just start a fight. The struggle you feel is because you want to control their opinion, even more than you actually want them to agree with you. Because if they're … Continue reading Opinions
We need more light
A dark side to social media is how hostile and divisive it can be in even the most harmless-seeming posts. Under the cover of online anonymity, people can get belligerent, arguing with strangers and spewing venom. And to what end? You can't really win an argument. "Winning" over someone else, only proves to make them … Continue reading We need more light
Real Peace
I used to rehearse arguments in my head, (or out loud while alone in the shower) with all of the antagonists in my life. Sure, I would come up with some amazing zingers that would make the writers of Dynasty proud, but in reality they just never came up at the right time. Also, all … Continue reading Real Peace
Like a Fox! 