>Peter says (below) look for the truth in what others say that contradicts
your truth. He's right, as far as I am concerned. I sometimes tell
others that they are absolutely right and that I disagree with them. The
reason is to acknowledge that we each draw our own conclusions based on
our experience and assumptions. I cannot expect affirmation of my point
of view without affirming that of others. What we really have in common
is the process by which we come to our conclusions. Both of us use the
same powers of reason, which work the same for both of us. The other
thing to remember is that conclusions are just brief respites in the
process of living and learning.
Affirmingly,
John Woods
jwoods@execpc.com
>With many issues, we tend to look at for linear relationships
>(cause-and-effect, for example) when, in fact, the relationships are
>circular. With the issue of values formation, we need to recognize there
>is a strong feedback loop in which the individual affects social values
>and social values affect the individual. The two are tightly linked.
>
>I point this out not to be critical of Michael and Dave (nor of anyone
>else), but rather as a way in which we can start to look at the issues we
>are discussing within our organizations (and within our society).
>
>A rule of thumb for learning organizations is to get past arguements of
>who is right or wrong.
>
>Look for the truth in what the other person is saying. Recognize that it
>may contradict the truth in what you are saying. It is in recognizing that
>contradiction or paradox that you begin to understand the existance of a
>deeper truth.
>
>Peter von Stackelberg
>PeterVS1@aol.com