There is an old
saying that states, "You have to fight fire with fire". I am not
sure that is always true, nor wise. When the fire is an argument or
disagreement, adding more fuel is not helpful. If you take the analogy
literally it would seem that you should fight fire with water, after all that
is what puts out fire. Fighting fire with fire escalates arguments and
wastes energy. It can make existing problems larger, hotter, more
volatile. The use of calming water can make them smaller, cooler, more
manageable. It may even put the fire out entirely.
Be calm when
dealing with a difficult situation, don't spread the fire. Consider using
a dose of cool, calming water the next time you have a fire to fight.
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