Let's Do This!

Peace is maintained by confronting, in love, all issues when they come up, that is why cowards are never at peace.-Orrin Woodward

He hit the nail on the head once again! How many times do we let something gnaw on us all day long, when a simple loving confrontation would bring the issue out into the light of day? 99 times out of 100 it's just a simple lack of communication that is causing the problem, and the longer it lies in the dark, the more the infection festers.

Here's how to confront in love. What I heard you say is_________. Now maybe I'm taking that wrong, but what it seemed like you meant was________________. Could you help me understand what you were thinking?

Nobody's blood pressure gets torqued, and the misunderstanding is brought out into the open where it can be explained and dealt with. Harboring resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It only impacts you!

A heart at war will never find the resolution to the conflict. The answer to the problem always lies well below the level at which it currently exists. The first step is to climb out of your box of self, and seek to understand. It's easy to become defensive and self protective, but the resolution demands you take the next step, communication! Without dialog there will never be peace. (Remind me to send this to the Middle East).

Finally, don't let a misunderstanding take anymore of your time than necessary. There is absolutely too much living to do to be tied down in resentment. What beautiful moments are passing you by while your all ball up with self? Remember, confront in love.....

God Bless!
Capt. Bill