Working Up

by Dwayne Phillips

Give yourself permission to not be involved with an argument, especially an argument between another person and yourself.

I have often seen people argue. The vast majority of the time, I told myself:

I won’t become involved in that argument.

In essense, I give myself permission to stay out of a discussion that is heated and won’t lead to anything worthwhile in the vast majority of cases.

How about this little twist on that situation. When I notice myself arguing with another person, perhaps I tell myself”

I won’t become involved in this argument, either.

Hmm, I give myself permission to stay out of a discussion that is heated and won’t lead to anything worthwhile in the vast majority of cases. Simple as that. Life can sure be easier.