In this society, we consider warriors our heroes. A warrior’s greatest asset is strength, which is essential to fight the enemy. The warrior becomes a hero by winning the battle.
But the warrior is only one kind of hero. Some problems need warriors; others don’t. When your two-year-old won’t sleep, you don’t need a warrior; you need someone calming and reassuring. When you are at work and the client is upset, you don’t need a warrior; you need a diplomat.
Fighting is not the only way to be strong. You may need to stand your ground, but you don’t always need to fight.
Living in peace does not mean you have to be a doormat. It doesn’t mean you always give in. It means you can be strong without defeating someone else, without making the other into an enemy. Endurance, cleverness, wisdom, compassion, even stubborn determination – all are ways to be strong.
Today, think about times in your life when you were strong without fighting.
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