http://www.bloggernews.net/123673 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:53:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.bloggernews.net/123673#comment-1950957 Carol MacAllister Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:23:58 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/123673#comment-1950957 Simon, You captured what I was trying to do in this book perfectly. The way you change your perspective and change negative energy into positive is to ask: "What could this problem be doing FOR me?" That helps you see the 'good in the bad' and helps you stand in the others' shoes. Isn't that the basis for compassion...something that is missing in this world of bullying, anger, revenge and extreme positions. Our kids need help to find a better way to cope. Understanding not not excusing however. Each person is responsible for his own acts...young or old...we must own our behavior. Understanding stops repetition. Simon,
You captured what I was trying to do in this book perfectly. The way you change your perspective and change negative energy into positive is to ask: “What could this problem be doing FOR me?” That helps you see the ‘good in the bad’ and helps you stand in the others’ shoes. Isn’t that the basis for compassion…something that is missing in this world of bullying, anger, revenge and extreme positions. Our kids need help to find a better way to cope. Understanding not not excusing however. Each person is responsible for his own acts…young or old…we must own our behavior. Understanding stops repetition.

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