Peace at any price is no peace at all. As the middle child in my family for the first eight years of my life, I got pretty adept at peacekeeping---I simply stayed out of the fights between my older and younger siblings. Very typical for middle children; they are often considered the more quiet, passive, low-profile kids. Sometimes, my mother called me a "peacemaker." So, I beamed when my Sunday School teachers quoted Christ's Beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called ... VIEW POST
On a Peacekeeping Mission? Get Out!
Don’t Be Blind to the Double Bind!
Caution: Manipulative maneuvers ahead! Consider the following interpersonal verbal and/or nonverbal scenarios between two individuals: Now, consider the following scenarios within a group (for example, among friends, co-workers, or ward members). Again, these can be verbal or nonverbal messages: In my last post, I discussed the Double Bind theory, and how we consciously or unconsciously engage in it. Sometimes we play the role of ... VIEW POST
Breaking the Binds of the Double Bind
Are others tying you in knots? Can you solve the following dilemma taught by Zen Buddhists? Be aware that logic will not solve this problem. Zen philosophy often emphasizes "enlightenment" over logic: You are a student of the Zen Master. He invites you to his house for a cup of tea. As you pick up your cup of tea, the Zen Master pulls out a large stick he has hidden under the table. He says, 'This is your lesson for today. If you pick up the cup of tea, I will hit you with this ... VIEW POST
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