What do I think of confrontation? Since you asked, I think it sucks. I would much rather get all worked up about a situation, fight my advisory in my mind, WIN (very important step in my method) and then move on.
Trouble is, my way does nothing. I think it actually does less than nothing. If I had a way to measure nothing, I would rank my method at about a negative 200.
Why am I blogging about this? I know there is a better way and I need accountability to use it. It's just hard. I fight with myself wondering how it could be better if it involves being vulnerable and putting myself in a position where I might hurt someone or, dare I say it, NOT WIN. Inconceivable! Or even worse, be shown that I might be wrong. Inconceivable!
Inconceivable? To steal a line from the great, fictional fighter, Inigo Montoya, 'You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.' Well, he's right. I'm wrong more than I'd like to admit. Not giving God the opportunity to teach me this truth through others is like being a rebellious child. I think it's time to stop it. Or as Bob Newhart might say, 'Stop it or I'll bury you in alive a box!'
If you haven't seen the Bob Newhart skit I'm referencing, click here. It's great! Unless, of course, one of your greatest fears is to be buried alive in a box.
