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Bird’s Eye Views
Tag Archives: conflict resolution
A Civil Society
The across the street neighbor and I were discussing current events and what we would do if we were in charge of things. Chuck quipped, “If everyone practiced civility, there wouldn’t be much wrong with the world.” I agreed that … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, Meanderings, philosophy, Politics, religion
Tagged civility, conflict resolution, discord
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Regarding Conflict
“Happiness is overrated. There has to be conflict in life.”–Brad Pitt Happiness is a fleeting state of mind because it comes about as the product of purpose, function, and conflict. If we search for happiness only for happiness’ sake, we … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, Gadgets, History, philosophy
Tagged conflict resolution, conflicts, happiness, peace
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Impasse
The radio station news reader presented the usual drizzle of sad, frustrating stories about the current state of the world. Another story about negotiations regarding coronavirus relief legislation on The Hill mentioned yet another politically motivated impasse in the discussions. … Continue reading
Posted in Controversy, philosophy, Politics
Tagged conflict resolution, decisiveness, indecision
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To Win At All Costs
The desire to prevail in disputes and disagreements is natural. This urge is often exploited to favorable effect in athletic contests and warfare. The compulsion to win at all costs takes on more nuanced value when it comes to interpersonal … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Friendship, philosophy
Tagged argument, conflict, conflict resolution, disagreement, ruthlessness
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Thinking About Peace
You’d think we’d have learned how to get along by now. We have access to the necessary knowledge to do so. Now, more than at any other time in history, we can learn more factual information about nearly all the … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Friendship, Politics, religion
Tagged conflict resolution, harmony, peace, peaceful coexistence
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Peace
I predict that today you will learn about some form of conflict in the world. This forecast seems to be a no-brainer, doesn’t it? Our culture exists within a sea of conflict, so naturally we will learn of a new instance … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Meanderings, Politics, religion
Tagged compassion, conflict, conflict resolution, loving-kindness, peace
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Civil Discourse Needed (OpEd)
Sometimes we might feel that getting a controversial point across to someone else in a heated conversation is like explaining trigonometry to a five-year-old. No matter how many graphs, equations, appeals to reason, or practical descriptions one offers, your words … Continue reading
Posted in Controversy, cultural highlights, Meanderings, Politics, religion
Tagged civility, conflict resolution, Controversy, disagreements, Emily Post, Miss Manners, politness, public discourse
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