Yeah. good conversation! It's interesting. I have stong feelings about this, but have an hard time articulating them.
Originally Posted By: Kaffe Diem
... When we are in acceptance, there becomes no fight. Any possible negative intention of the WAS is deflated in one fell swoop of a positively intended attitude and choice of the LBS.
Yep. If one can stop contributing to negative perceptions (and eventually even create some positive ones), you leave nothing substantial for the WAS to resent.
In order for the WAS to push back, s/he needs something to push against.
I only remember two things from physics class:
E=mc2 and you can't push on a string.
Originally Posted By: Mach1
The test I always used was, when the actions that I was facing, sacrificed my core values.
But then again, one has to know them self well enough to clearly define those values, to know the difference.
It is a circular - chicken or egg - kind of debate.
Very well put, Mach. A good example of one of those things that I believe, but you've articulated it so well!
to hear more perspectives.
