As David Brooks states in his article linked below, most disagreements are not about the subject purportedly at hand. They are over issues that make people feel their sense of self is disrespected and under threat. Skillfully discovering why someone feels disrespected goes a long way towards mutual understanding, as Patton Oswalt also found after responding to a disgruntled tweet. - Ameeta
"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver." - Maya Angelou
Editor's Note: As David Brooks states in his article linked below, most disagreements are not about the subject purportedly at hand. They are over issues that make people feel their sense of self is disrespected and under threat. Skillfully discovering why someone feels disrespected goes a long way towards mutual understanding, as Patton Oswalt also found after responding to a disgruntled tweet. - Ameeta
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An Alabama veteran's twitter fued with comedian Patton Oswalt led to a surprise understanding between the two, with the comedian helping to generate much needed medical funds for the veteran.
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