Fight for It!!!

People sometimes think that fighting for something is dangerous, or selfish, or at the very least, confrontational. Consider for a moment if we got this all wrong? Just consider what it would be like to actually stand for something without creating enemies, without letting our voices rage, without the anger? What if we fight for it with love?

Two iconic figures engage in a playful duel, symbolizing the balance of competition and cooperation.

How might we do this when there is so much hostility in the world. Wars in many places where humans fight against other humans for survival. In some countries terror rains as radicals run the government. Still in others, famine and hunger run rampid. What if we could all agree for one moment that human life, all human life matters. You matter. I matter. Everyone matters? Then, how might we treat each other when we have a difference in opinion?

There are tools to do just this and we will be deep diving into those in our next class at Unity of Jupiter called, Crucial Conversations. In this course we will explore deliberate and effective ways to go through a fight calmly, with love and mutual respect. What's more, we will uncover how to create a safe space for you the other party whether it's a friend, spouse, co-worker or a family member. Know this can be learned by anyone who chooses an open mind and a receptive heart.

I look forward to seeing you there for a six week series that will be truly unique and engaging. We are offering both in-person and Zoom. For Zoom, register online here.

If you want to come in person, feel free to join us starting September 16 at Unity of Jupiter located inside the United Methodist Church in Juno Beach.