Daily Motivator - January

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January 7

Gray area

It’s tempting to see various issues as either all one way or all the other way. But most things aren’t as simple as that.

Life is a complex affair, and the people who engage in it have widely varying perspectives. Rarely is any problem going to be adequately solved by only taking a single dimension into account.

Every action, every approach has consequences. Some of those consequences can be anticipated, but others cannot.

Almost always, there are many more than two sides to an issue, and that is a good thing. Because when you respect the in-between considerations, you can resolve the issue in a way that benefits everyone.

Certainly there exist straightforward, fundamental truths that cannot be compromised. But in most matters, respectful and honest nuance plays a positive role.

Be sure about what you’re sure about, while also willing to listen. Often you can find more clarity in a gray area than in blinding light or complete darkness.

— Ralph Marston