It is up to us to choose love over fear from "summary" of The Anatomy of Peace, Fourth Edition by The Arbinger Institute
The truth is that we have a choice in how we respond to the challenges and conflicts that come our way. We can choose to approach situations with love or with fear. When we choose fear, we see others as objects or obstacles, and we justify our own harmful actions towards them. This perpetuates a cycle of conflict and harm, leading to further division and suffering. On the other hand, when we choose love, we see others as fellow human beings with their own hopes, fears, and struggles. We are able to empathize with them and understand their perspective, even if we disagree with their actions. This leads to a greater sense of connection and compassion, fostering understanding and peace. Choosing love over fear requires us to shift our mindset and approach towards others. It means acknowledging our own fears and insecurities and choosing to respond with empathy and compassion instead of defensiveness or aggression. It also means recognizing the humanity in others, even when they may act in ways that challenge or hurt us.- The choice between love and fear is a deeply personal one that each of us must make in our own lives. It is not always easy, and it may require us to confront our own biases and prejudices. However, by choosing love over fear, we can break the cycle of conflict and harm and work towards building a more peaceful and compassionate world for ourselves and others.
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