Fussing and Fighting
This year we have we have witnessed unprecedented efforts on the part of some that some to create disharmony. In 2011, we must make a decision to work together.
Whether it's in the halls of Congress, your kid's school, your job, your relationship, your family or your neighborhood -- we've all seen the progress we make when we agree to work together.
Not sell out, not give in, but compromise. In a country where we've created a cottage industry of disagreement, if we have learned anything in 2010, it's what can happen if we actually put away our ultimatums and pouty whines and actually work together. We can never get what we want all the time (except maybe if you're Rihanna, Beyonce, or Jay-z).
So... in the interest of creating the best lives we can for ourselves in the best country in the world, I encourage you to work together in the coming year.
I know you hate him or you hate her. I know you should have had that job. I know that guy ripped you off. I know they lied to you and that car was a piece of crap.
But consider what peace of mind is worth to you?
Is it really that bad if your daughter gets home 30 mins later than your custody agreement?
Is it really a capital offense if your woman spoke to her ex as she passed him by at a restaurant last week?
What is peace worth?
That's what we should ask ourselves as a society.
Whether it's a domestic disagreement or world affairs, at the end of the day, we must all ask ourselves how do I want to live? Is being right more important than being happy? Is a political victory worth your integrity? Is winning that argument worth another night of strife? Is your ego worth the adoration of your son or daughter? I don't know about you, but I'll take peace any day.
Why don't we all try for peace in 2011? I have a feeling if we all try for peace, we can't lose.
Happy New Year People.
Posted By: DAVID JOHNSON
Saturday, January 1st 2011 at 6:42PM
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