Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration
The focus for today is: Would I rather be right or happy?
We may, at times, get caught up in trying to win an argument, or getting the upper hand on a decision that has to be made. At such times, we completely ignore what is for the highest good of all, and instead "stick to our guns" and want to be right at all costs.
And that is the problem right there: at all costs. The cost of winning an argument can be immense... loss of trust, loss of love, loss of joy, loss of connection, etc. etc. So instead we can choose to let go of control by stepping back, taking a deep breath, and listening to the other person.
This reminds me of the question: "Would I rather be right or happy?" This is a good question to remember when in the middle of any kind of controversy, whether at home, at work, in traffic, or anywhere.
Today's Focus was inspired by the InnerSelf.com article:
Hidden Wisdom You Can Use To Dissolve Power Struggles
Written by Samuel Osherson, Ph.D.
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf, wishing you a day of choosing harmony and happiness (today and every day)
Join me again tomorrow for the Daily Inspiration and focus of the day.
Today, we ask ourselves: "Would I rather be right or happy?"
About The Author
Marie T. Russell is the founder of InnerSelf Magazine (founded 1985). She also produced and hosted a weekly South Florida radio broadcast, Inner Power, from 1992-1995 which focused on themes such as self-esteem, personal growth, and well-being. Her articles focus on transformation and reconnecting with our own inner source of joy and creativity.
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