Start with agreement
One of the more nasty vices that has slipped into our society is the attitude that we must establish how we disagree with one another in order to keep our ideas, our politics and our faith pure.
We lead with it.
We watch a movie and criticize it instead of first offering the things we enjoyed.
We read a book and tear into it before we share the parts that were enlightening.
We listen to music and complain that it’s derivative or doesn’t have the right beat or lyrics, instead of isolating off the portion that was enriching.
I do believe if you came to Almighty God and asked Him to say one nice thing about Satan, He would reply, “You know, he used to work here—as an angel.”
It won’t kill us to do this
And doing so will set in motion a completely different mindset and manifestation of emotion in the room.
Start with agreement
Then if you feel a need for further comment, enter at your own risk.
It’s a wonderful way to cut down on the animosity that has cropped up in the “Mean Streets.”
Just remember it this way:
First, agree.
Then suggest.
And if you must…
Share the rest.
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