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We come closer to our holistic self when we accurately report on our actions, and act on what we say.

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Issues With Contradiction


Contradiction is a combination of contra meaning going another way, and diction as in speaking.

Contradiction on the individual level is when what we say doesn't match how we act. We come closer to our holistic self when we accurately report on our actions, and act on what we say. An example is espousing that overeating is bad for health and then over-indulging regularly.

In a debate opposing points of view are welcome. But in normal conversation it is uncomfortable when used to supersede another's opinion to a third person or group. It is then being used as a way of asserting ego, an effort to make the words of the one contradicting seem better.

In family situations

In family situations it is charitable to keep quiet at the time, and later discuss differences privately. Verbal self-control is an antidote for verbal contradiction. Why subterfuge another to gain a moment's importance if it means someone loses face?

The spiritual solution is to keep kindness and a broad perspective in mind when conversing, even if you feel your facts are more accurate.

Meditation's role

The conscious expansion that develops from meditation helps us gain mastery over discrepancies between our words and actions. Meditation opens our inner and outer doorways so we can see that we are all related leaves on the tree of creation, nurtured from the shared roots of the universe.

Meditation relaxes us in our interactions in the world by opening us to the warm, harmonious feelings of connection with each other. Meditation gives us peace of mind and strength to act for the highest benefit of our self, others, and everything.

Meditation helps us become whole in body, emotion, mind, spirit, thus closing the gap between contradictions that may tempt us to see ourselves as less than part of a universal family.

Meditation is part of practical spirituality
Practical because it is useful in daily interaction
With people and everything in the world
We are reborn of the highest spirit
When choosing to act with kindness
The self is not a contradiction of the Self.


A topic to meditate on ...

Yes, this is harder to practice than to think about. Little by little we come closer to being true to our words and actions ...

What do you think?

Susan, I enjoyed your article.

I saw a quote this morning that said something like 90 percent of conflicts are the tone in which they are shared. I have no idea how close to accurate that is, but I have experienced that myself.

I have a friend that is very adamant about sharing their political philosophies, and even though I am in agreement on most everything, the tone just sets me on edge LOL! I can't imagine how he thinks he'll convince those who don't agree with him to see his point of view.

Taking your advice seems much more peaceful And we tend to affect the people around us as a living example, so our inner peace will be what we share. We don't need to share our opinions when we reflect that which we are naturally.

Thanks so much!!

Deanna, glad you found this a useful article. Life does teach us some lessons

HA HA, yup, like everyday HA HA!