How do we look past our differences, and see what could be?
We all have had disagreements between family, friends, and coworkers. We often believe we are on the right side of the disagreement. Of course we’re always right, or are we? Disagreements, fights, and ending relationships are part of life. Our hope is that we can push through our differences, find a better plan in dealing with differences and save important relationships with others as we move forward in life. In our technology-filled world, it’s easy to text or email and people rarely sit and talk through their differences, face to face. This post, I hope, will make you change your thinking of the feuds you might be having or have had in the past.
We go through our days interacting with many people, who we don’t necessarily agree with in every situation. This is reality. Because of this we often encounter misunderstandings. If you need an example, look at our current political environment. To avoid arguments that destroy relationships, it is important to understand the other perspective before you judge anyone. Additionally, what is your ownership in the feud or agreement? I have news for you; you are not always right, or you have perpetuated this fight. We must look within ourselves to find how we may have caused harm to someone, which in turn caused the arguments in the first place. A final word of caution; are these disagreements and arguments worth losing this relationship? This is especially important with families. It is so important to preserve the relationships in your life. When we are on our death beds, will we look back with disappointment in ourselves because we ended a relationship because of something we could have corrected? Let go of the anger, and move forward!
What misunderstanding contributed to your current disagreements?
What ownership do you have with someone you are feuding with?
Is your current feud worth losing the relationship, or are you willing save it?
Feuds, fights, and arguments are not always worth being right in the end, especially if an important relationship ends. Clear up any misunderstanding and take ownership for your part. I hope you can let go, move forward, and save the important relationships with your family, friends, or coworkers. Thanks for looking on my message this week, please leave a comment below that will contribute to this conversation.
Steve Bucks~ Leading Conversations and Leadership Coaching
~Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member~
