The View From With-In

When you are with people who think as you do,
there tends to be a agreeable and calm flow.

When you are with people who think differently than you do
there tends to be ripples and waves.

When you are with people who think differently than you
and try to change your thoughts, there tends to be crashing
waves, strong currents and storms.

Contrast and different view points are essential for growth.

Remaining open to others view points that are not the'same'
or do-not 'fit' in to your learned-definition can be challenging.

Arguing is a learned response,
not the same as standing for what you believe.

When we argue, we are speaking with a closed mind,
believing our way is the only 'right' way or the 'best' way.
Thinking that others just do-not 'see' it or 'get' it.
Closed minds can not grow, closed minds are the ego's friend.
 
When we stand for what we believe, we live our truth.

The next time you are invited to an argument,
remember it is your choice if you attend or not.
One way to gracefully decline a invitation

be open and 'just' listen. You may learn something.