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**Ann** · 04-24-2007, 03:33 AM

Every person has a unique perspective. And yet, the things we all have in common are far more numerous than our differences.

Behind every difference of opinion, behind every disagreement, behind each conflict there is common ground. And that common ground can be the starting point for resolving the conflict.

Finding common ground does not mean giving in or forcing the other person to accept your point of view. Instead, it means discovering the areas in which you already share a similar perspective.

It is well worth the effort to find things upon which everyone can agree. For that sets the stage for true understanding.

Often, every person seeks the same ultimate outcome, and the disagreement is about the details of how to get there. Even when you are unable to agree, it is always possible to understand.

Seek to focus on that understanding, and work to find common ground. It is from that point that everyone involved can begin to create real value for all.

-- Ralph Marston

Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.

xXBacktoBlackXx · 04-25-2007, 12:59 AM

This was a very inspirational read. Thanks for posting this. I do believe that we all have more in common (humans in general) than we'd like to admit.

IO Storm · 04-25-2007, 11:15 PM

Wish everyone would read this one, Ann.

Thanks.

Love,

Sherry

hope3 · 04-26-2007, 04:14 AM

Thank you Ann, I think the saying, can't see the forest

for the trees is a ggod example of that.

Bless us, everyone, hope3

04-24-2007, 03:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,213	Common Ground Every person has a unique perspective. And yet, the things we all have in common are far more numerous than our differences. Behind every difference of opinion, behind every disagreement, behind each conflict there is common ground. And that common ground can be the starting point for resolving the conflict. Finding common ground does not mean giving in or forcing the other person to accept your point of view. Instead, it means discovering the areas in which you already share a similar perspective. It is well worth the effort to find things upon which everyone can agree. For that sets the stage for true understanding. Often, every person seeks the same ultimate outcome, and the disagreement is about the details of how to get there. Even when you are unable to agree, it is always possible to understand. Seek to focus on that understanding, and work to find common ground. It is from that point that everyone involved can begin to create real value for all. -- Ralph Marston Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

04-25-2007, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
IO Storm IO Storm Wheel Of Fortune Champion! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,184 Blog Entries: 2	Wish everyone would read this one, Ann. Thanks. Love, Sherry __________________ "God holds me still in the eye of the Storm"

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hope3 Hope3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,146	Thank you Ann, I think the saying, can't see the forest for the trees is a ggod example of that. Bless us, everyone, hope3 __________________ If I focus on the solutions, the problems won't seem impossible!

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04-25-2007, 12:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
xXBacktoBlackXx tangled up in blue Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 401	This was a very inspirational read. Thanks for posting this. I do believe that we all have more in common (humans in general) than we'd like to admit.

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