Begin with Affirmations

[Affirmations - XV]

The greatest accomplishment of partisan bickering . . .

. . . is not convincing anyone new to come across the aisle.

. . . is not building consensus on anything that matters.

. . . is not tilting the scale for any moderate.

. . . is not teaching children what is right and wrong, good and bad.

. . . is not revealing the truth and standing for justice.

The greatest accomplishment of all this screaming is an increase in self-righteousness.

If we can’t begin with affirmations, we’re merely inflating the image we have of ourselves. Affirmations are not a concession to others being right, better, or winning. Instead, affirmations are an acknowledgement of their value. Affirmations prioritize their humanity and grant them dignity.

Try it.

You are concerned, even worried.
You have valid points.
You make sense.

Begin with affirmations.