Elder's Meditation Apr. 21 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

04-21-2005, 03:06 AM

"Conciliation is the key to survival. Peace is the goal."
--Haida Gwaii, Traditional Circle of Elders

When we make decisions or experience conflict we need to look at the greater whole. The end result we want to accomplish is peace of mind. If we keep this goal in mind, we will, overall, live a happy and fulfilling life. Everything in the world is constantly changing so we should not resist this change. A good question to ask ourselves is, "would I rather be right or happy?" If we would rather be happy, then it is easier to let the little things go. If we would rather be right, we tend to look for the WIN/LOSE.

Great Spirit, today, give me the tools to seek peace of mind.

**Ann** · 04-21-2005, 04:48 PM

Something I've learned in life, when two people have different opinions about something, it doesn't mean one is right and the other is wrong...it just means that they have two different opinions. I save myself a lot of conflict when I remember that.

Hugs
Ann

04-21-2005, 05:22 PM

Your kidding right?

People can actually choose not to argue? Pfff, sure had me fooled...

**Ann** · 04-21-2005, 05:33 PM

It's all about choices, Doug. It's pretty hard to change someone's mind, but changing my attitude gives me a lot of peace.

Hugs
Ann

Dan · 04-21-2005, 05:49 PM

Yeah, but...
Never mind.

04-21-2005, 03:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Elder's Meditation Apr. 21 "Conciliation is the key to survival. Peace is the goal." --Haida Gwaii, Traditional Circle of Elders When we make decisions or experience conflict we need to look at the greater whole. The end result we want to accomplish is peace of mind. If we keep this goal in mind, we will, overall, live a happy and fulfilling life. Everything in the world is constantly changing so we should not resist this change. A good question to ask ourselves is, "would I rather be right or happy?" If we would rather be happy, then it is easier to let the little things go. If we would rather be right, we tend to look for the WIN/LOSE. Great Spirit, today, give me the tools to seek peace of mind.

04-21-2005, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,164	Something I've learned in life, when two people have different opinions about something, it doesn't mean one is right and the other is wrong...it just means that they have two different opinions. I save myself a lot of conflict when I remember that. Hugs Ann __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

04-21-2005, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,164	It's all about choices, Doug. It's pretty hard to change someone's mind, but changing my attitude gives me a lot of peace. Hugs Ann __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

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04-21-2005, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Your kidding right? People can actually choose not to argue? Pfff, sure had me fooled...

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Dan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,753	Yeah, but... Never mind.

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