After the Debate

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After the talking is over, we might have to agree to disagree.  And then move on, since there’s work to be done.  It shows a lot about our character if we can rub along together and take up our positions, in opposition to one another, but still refuse to take umbrage.

         

If we always regard opposition as a positive challenge, then opposition won’t feel so much like an assault.  As long as we keep the focus on constructive repair, we can delve deeply into issues concerning food, animals, health, the planet’s future, non-violence, and so on, and still be able to come away with something newly learned.  It's better than adding even more heavy emotional baggage which eventually needs to be sorted out .