Skip to content
Menu
EQ4Peace Worldwide, Inc.
  • Home
    • Leading Us into a World at Peace
    • WELCOME!
    • Volunteer to Help bring Peace to the World
    • EQ4Peace Outreach Events & Publications
    • Why is Emotional Intelligence Important?
  • EQ-911
    • MoodBooster Corner
    • MoodBoosters!
    • Community
    • Community Idea of the Week!
    • Gratitude Corner
    • Gratitude
    • EQ4Peace Merchandise
  • Articles & Blogs
    • EQ4Peace Authors
    • Our Personal SEL Stories
    • The Lighter Side of EQ
  • About
    • “The Storm Within”: Suicide Prevention Film Project
    • Contact Us
    • Join EQ4Peace
    • FAQ
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • EQ4Peace Vision, Purpose & Mission (part 1 of 2)
    • EQ4Peace Vision, Purpose & Mission (part 2 of 2)
EQ4Peace Worldwide, Inc.

Respect for Others Point of View

Posted on September 6, 2018May 12, 2021

We often have a very definite opinion about what is right and what is wrong and exactly how others should act. When others don’t do it the way we think is right, we get angry and think they should be punished.

Take the law shielding confidential information for reporters, for example. We can make a very good argument why their information should be protected; and we can also make a very good argument for why it should not. Society needs to consider those arguments carefully, and develop a rule that will best serve in this situation – one that considers both points of view and is in line with our underlying social principles.

Instead of just deciding what we think is right and then fighting to make that the law, we would be better served spending our energy looking for solutions that will be best for our society as a whole. When we have differences of opinion and want to live in peace with each other, we need to respect the other’s point of view and search for common ground. When I read letters to the editor, blogs, and tweets about the political news I am amazed at how much disrespect is displayed for people with opposing points of view. My way or the highway is not the best answer if we want to live at peace with each other.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Categories

  • Community (8)
  • Education (44)
  • EQ (60)
  • EQ4Business (5)
  • EQ4Home (3)
  • EQ4Peace (56)
  • EQ4School (5)
  • EQ4Work (1)
  • Events (12)
  • Gratitude (6)
  • LWA (9)
  • MoodBoosters (10)
  • Nepal (5)
  • News (9)
  • Peace-building (5)
  • Positive Mental Health (32)
  • SEL (16)
  • Social Issues (20)
  • Uncategorized (7)
  • WWA (8)

Recent Posts

  • EQ4Peace History & Accomplishments
  • Sharing A Hug
  • Experiences with Dr. Dean
  • A Study of Anger Cognition in Nepal
  • EQ4Peace Outreach Events & Publications
  • Definition of Peace
  • Does Your Classroom Feel Like a Zoo?
  • Pathways2Peace Symposium – April 5, 2022
  • The EQ4Peace Story
  • My Personal Beliefs about Peace, by Bill Overton, EdD
  • Guidelines for Conflict Resolution
  • EQ4Peace Club Guidelines
  • EQ4Peace Ambassador Workshop – Emotional Regulation – Bangladesh
  • EQ4Peace Strategic Overview
  • EQ4Peace Clubs in Sierra Leone, W. Africa

Categories

  • Community (8)
  • Education (44)
  • EQ (60)
  • EQ4Business (5)
  • EQ4Home (3)
  • EQ4Peace (56)
  • EQ4School (5)
  • EQ4Work (1)
  • Events (12)
  • Gratitude (6)
  • LWA (9)
  • MoodBoosters (10)
  • Nepal (5)
  • News (9)
  • Peace-building (5)
  • Positive Mental Health (32)
  • SEL (16)
  • Social Issues (20)
  • Uncategorized (7)
  • WWA (8)

Quick contact




    ©2022 EQ4Peace Worldwide, Inc. | WordPress Theme by Superbthemes.com