I know many of us in here have had to navigate many, many difficult conversations with family, friends, coworkers, etc. Creating this thread in hopes that people will give some insight into how they navigate these.
My formula is to always work from a place of love, to question, and to never allow myself to be pulled into a state of anger. Once things devolve into that path, it makes it harder to move forward. Anger is also caused by fear and insecurity, which we don’t have if we’re speaking from the truth.
What are your thoughts and best practice approaches?
I am glad to say in our family we have just about one of everything and we have just resolved to love and accept each other as family...each taking responsibility for their own decisions in life. Sometimes, in order to be accepted with your views, you have to be willing to accept others with their views...we don't agree on many things... but we don't argue...I try to personally influence...but not always successfully....unconditional love is God's example and it works...sometimes I (prayerfully) have to love with God's love...some people are hard to love...
Great advice! I mentioned this in another thread, but I think this is best called “surrendering” to God’s will. Basically accepting the things you can’t change and doing our best to be a positive influencer. Awesome insight!
Ur a better tweety than I am. My precipice was reached a while back. And managing my frustration levels and the stupid is often difficult these days.
Apparently, I have some work to do. 😊
You know...I think age helps... I just reached a certain age where I was more accepting of the things I can't change...but I get how difficult family can be...and I truly feel for families that can't get past their differences...it can be very hard.
Well, I’m older then dirt but this seems to be a lesson I have to relearn occasionally. 😂
Blessings to you and fam.