Agree to disagree

Everything that we say and do, think and feel, hear and see is influenced by our own filter.  While it may be true that we find people who share similar experinces, no one sees things the same way.

This seems obvious, right?
But there is an amazing lesson here when it comes to dealing with relatonships.

Often arguments between two people are caused by an overidentification with ones perceptions or opinions.  When this happens, we begin to feel threatened by opposing viewpoints.  Thus, when we are "challenged" by another's view, we react defensively, which does nothing but block communication, disrespect the other party, and welcome its karmic balance... offense!

It is important to realize when we are overidentifying with or defending our ego.  When we do this, we are missing the connection win another person or persons.  Individuals just as unique, intelligent, beautiful, and worthy as ourselves.  And that is a travesty.

So try practicing this technique.
Agree to disagree.

There are no battles to lose
Only love and acceptance to be gained.

Be well,
James