“The best criticism of the bad is the practice of the better. Oppositional energy only creates more of the same.”
~~~from the core principles of the Center for Action and Contemplation https://cac.org/about-cac/missionvision/
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Joanne Corey 
That makes sense about oppositional energy.
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It’s similar to the practice of non-violence, I think. Reacting with violence or negativity just multiplies violence and negativity.
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Agreed! Great one-liner, Joanne. 😀
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Thanks, Linda. Trying to send some healing or positive vibes out into the world…
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Excellent! And practical, too!
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I’m sure you have run into plenty of situations, JoAnna, where this principle applies, especially in the professional side of your life.
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Definitely. In the old days of counseling, direct confrontation was the thing, especially in substance abuse. I wasn’t much good at that. Besides cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing (meeting the person where he or she is first) is becoming more prevalent. Setting a good example is something we can all work toward in any setting.
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Thank you so much for your years of witnessing and helping people. I know that you will continue to do that in your active retirement phase of life.
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