When you win an argument, do you really win? And what do you win? Being caught in an argument in itself is more likely a no-win situation…
We spend so much time trying to make people see the world through our own eyes that we forget sometimes that we all have a different view on reality. In fact, who is right or wrong doesn’t really matter!
In fact, most people argue for small details and no real reasons. Everybody’s brain processes information differently using their senses and one’s reality is totally different than someone else’s. Knowing that we are all different and that in our own head, we are always right, makes us realize that all there is to be defended is our own ego. The truth doesn’t need to be defended.
Let’s say for example you are eating brocoli soup and your partner tells you that it is mushroom soup. You can choose to start arguing because you want to prove that you know the difference between brocoli and mushroom… Or you can choose to be happy and let the brocoli be a mushroom for once. Who cares? The brocoli doesn’t need to be defended, it’s really your ego that you are trying to protect! Let go! Choose to be happy instead of being right! Most of times, it’s not worth it!
Next time you are tempted to enter an argument…. remember to chose o be happy instead! Just smile and let the other tell you about their reality. Then you both win!
So, so true.
Be happy or be right….
I have noticed that the happier a person is with themselves, the more able and willing they are not to be ‘right’ or to try to prove they are ‘right’.
These folks live with loving kindness towards themselves and others and they are my choice for friends!!
Have a great day!
Kit