"I was sick of people being hard on each other,
being hateful and critical when there wasn't
any need for it."
Lisa Wingate
The pattern became apparent. Three kind statements followed by a very negative comment. So the last thing to be remembered was not the positive, but the derogatory mark. The sequence was repetitive with the goal to isolate. The ability to conquer and divide was an attempt to gain acceptance by manipulation.
When we sincerely sing the praises of genuine aspects of others, we are seen in a good light as well. We can do this easily when we recognize and respect our own goodness. There is no threat and no competition as we all have authentic contributions. The appreciation for life expands personally and collectively.
When we choose to discredit others as a mode of communication, it will eventually come back to bite us in the butt. Instead of creating intimate relationships, the opposite will happen. We will experience a wider distance with others in which we will flounder. If we choose to hold our tongue until we can speak with kindness, we will gain what we seek.
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