There’s an old saying:
“You have to fight fire with fire.” I am not sure that is always true, nor
wise, especially when the fire is an argument or disagreement.
If you take the analogy
literally, fire is put out with
water, not more fire. The same applies to conflict. Meeting anger with anger
only escalates the flames, draining energy and fueling bigger, hotter, more
volatile problems. On the other hand, a calm response, like water can shrink
the blaze, cool the heat, and make the situation more manageable. Sometimes it
even puts the fire out entirely.
The next time you face a
heated situation, resist the urge to add fire. Consider using a dose of cool,
calming water the next time you have a fire to fight. You might be surprised
how quickly the flames die down.
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