Keeping strife out of your life.

It is easy to argue and get upset with those we love but that is damaging to a relationship and inviting destructive feelings into our lives.  We all get angry and over reactive to our family members and even or associates–that is part of being human; however, it is important not to let our buttons be pushed all the time or to be the cause of strife.

You can be right and be miserable—you can always win the battle but that is not necessarily a sign of strength.  Sometimes it is better to be at peace and stop always wanting to change others.

To maintain peace sometimes requires one to put their ego down and allow others to express their opinions—even if you disagree.  Your way is not always the hi-way.  You will go so much further if you stay neutral and be conscious of not letting an argument or strife into the mix.

To keep strife out of your home, your job your friendships isn’t easy—it takes improving your mental outlook. Sometimes it requires discipline to not always express your opinion and create friction

Unity, harmony and a peaceful environment is far better to enjoy and maintain than to always be right—argumentative or expressing what you think!  The most mature person is the one who willingly puts their ego down and chooses to maintain a peaceful environment.  Sometimes that requires compromise.

Occasionally we say things that we shouldn’t say, we do things that we shouldn’t do.  Dig deep into the recesses of your heart and soul and look at the way you treat others.  Don’t always look to change others.  Maybe it is time to change you!  Change your attitude, your behavior and the way you treat your friends, associates, partners and all relationships. 

Sometimes we have to consciously say:  I will not allow strife into my life, into my attitude and my mouth.  Be big in your thoughts!  Choose to sometimes say nothing. Listen to your thoughts before you voice them and restrict sharing your opinion of others; in other words, stop always putting your 2-cents into the conversation. 

We all have our opinions and points of view but there are times when we need to simply listen and say nothing.  When you allow strife into your life, you are pulling yourself down.  One peacemaker is more powerful that one troublemaker.  Go the extra mile to keep unity in your relationships.  This can save a marriage, a job and most definitely can save you from strife and stress.  When we say hurtful words and argue because we want to win the argument, we add disharmony to the environment and the only result we are achieving is strife!

 Joan Marie Ambrose -- Author, Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker

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