Agreement Is Good Providing It Has Solid And Firm Foundations
Agreement is good. It is a nice friendly word. What does it really mean and do we see it as our friend? - is it a treaty into which we go with open eyes - we are that trusting
- is it a contract that ties us down to do certain things or live a certain way - is it on our side after all?
- is it something that we can bond with? We see the similarities and like the situation and form a partnership to take things forward.
- is it just an arrangement that seems fine for now, but we like to be able to exit from if circumstances change?
So it really is something between two parties. Something that states the actions and responsibilities expected of each side. - a negotiation
- a deal
- an understanding
- a way forward
But it can be more - a settlement - as a way out of certain situations
- a pact - in which both sides offer something in order to work together towards a common goal. But maybe then breaking off relations once this is achieved
- a covenant - where strict conditions are placed upon participants
How can we be affected? - is the union to our liking and beneficial?
- have we had to make concessions to ensure the partnership is successful - and what are the repercussions?
- did we consent or were we pushed?
- is all in concord or are their factions who disagree - and where do you stand?
How to take things forward? - divisions are what they say they are - divisive. Unproductive and not satisfying.
- rows seldom achieve all that much - though clearing the air may be a by-product
- conflict can bring out the worst in us - be careful of what you say and how you act - you may regret it later
- argument may throw some ideas into the mix, but will probable antagonize the participants as much as anything else
Agreement is good. Can we succeed? - there is invariably similarity in approaches - so bring these together
- talk things over - get things into the open and see them for what they are
- listen to what others have to say
- communicate
- take things forward together
- have confidence and the belief that you can all succeed
And - forge a firmer and stronger bond
- move life on for all concerned
- see the benefits and not the effort
- do not just think act
- start right now
And you realize that you cannot satisfy everybody all of the time - but it need not stop you trying!
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