Wisdomology: Would you rather be right or have peace?

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13 January 11:41AM

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I may actually be incorrect about the source of this profound question but I love its message and felt a need for the reminder to let go of being right and allow peace to be present in my heart, my life, and in my perspective.

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Grizz 10 February 08:39PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Oh dear! This quote has saved my marriage many times! lolol! I tend to view it in the context of petty arguments. Do I NEED to prove that I am right at the expense of my partner? The answer is usually "no", I would prefer peace.If it were...

Satia 11 February 09:11AM	REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I think that this awareness would save many relationships, not only marriages.

Vickie 28 January 01:47PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Dear Satia, What may be truth for one person is not necessarily the truth for all. It is a matter of perception. But I do think that there is a universal truth, that can be felt in the heart of every human being, and therefore will give people peace in knowing...

Vickie 29 January 09:58AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I am laughing with you... Is it not funny what our mind sees when we want to. Right and truth are two different subjects, but tied to the same illusions. Namaste Vickie

Satia 28 January 05:24PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I am giggling (not at you) because the original quote uses the word "right" and somehow most of the comments have been focused on truth. I even reread my own initial comment and I didn't use the truth even one time but nearly every comment has included...

phendedeweilhamo 29 January 06:13AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
And I am giggling even more at myself now, because this was not offered as a thought provocative question, but simply as a quote!Thank you so much Satia, for this integrative interactive learning space offered in this quote to us.'hope it has helped cheering you...

phendedeweilhamo 29 January 05:25AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
I am giggling too ( not at either of you ), simply at the absurdity of it all. The answer to this question is: i rather be at peace:-)) Namaste!

triara 26 January 04:54AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
I read somewhere that letting someone be wrong when its not important was one of the tests of adulthood.

Satia 28 January 12:46PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Do you think that this is because that as we get older our own perception of right/wrong, truth/untruth changes? Taoism discusses the idea of letting things be as they are. It sounds so easy. It can be so challenging--but so much more peaceful, neh?

triara 29 January 04:28AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING 1 inspiration
I think its because the smarmy wish to be right all the time and make sure the person in error knows it is one of the hallmarks of immaturity.

womanbewise 16 January 08:15AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Satia, I want always to be truthful. To speak and live truth. I know that I will be at peace if truth is my word.

Satia 28 January 12:41PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
My truth has changed over time as has my concept of what is right or wrong. When I see someone as "wrong" I often find that if I just chooe to have peace with them rather than insist on my rightness we are both happier. Inevitably, from this comes so...

phendedeweilhamo 26 January 12:48PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Likewise: telling the truth for me, is being at peace with all. But if the truth is going to hurt someone, rather than causing unecessary pain, may be it is best in those occasions to keep silent.

Satia 28 January 12:44PM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
Living truth is harder than speaking it, sometimes. I know that I can say what I think but living up to that is so much harder. Ironically, living it is also far more eloquent.

WaltS 14 January 09:34AM	MORE \| REPLY \| REPORT \| MARK THIS INSPIRING
...neither, I would rather be consistent. That way my friends, my enemies, my family, my loved ones... all will know what to expect from me. That way, while they might not have peace and I might be wrong, knowing what to expect from me should give them at least some ...

Satia

28 January 12:39PM

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