It has been a weekend of controversy for me. Between my strongly opinionated posts, high standards, and speaking at the Kentucky Dental Association annual meeting Friday and Saturday on ways to provide excellent customer service in a dental practice, I have definitely added a few millimeters to my bodily exterior.

Upon reflection, I’ve concluded that in addition to developing a thick skin, the best thing one can do in a situation where people disagree with you, and there’s nothing you can do about it except hope that they will eventually take their blinders off, is appreciate the situation in general.

Everyone faces disagreement in their lives, so I decided to share my list with you.  In no particular order, here is what I appreciate about disagreement:

1. It takes all of us to make the world go ‘round.
2. It gives me an opportunity to learn others’ points of view.
3. It shows me how incredibly blessed I am to think the way I do.
4. It shows me that I am unique.
5. It shows that I don’t always have to agree with everyone – I can stand up for what I believe in.
6. It builds my strength.
7. It prepares me for the next time – toughens my “skin.”
8. It puts me in a unique group of thinkers – the leading edge.
9. It challenges my ability to stay connected to who I truly am – which strengthens my resolve to do so.
10. It makes me connect to source – which is always a good thing.
11. It makes me think about what I’ve written and how I’ve communicated my ideas.
12. It makes me a better communicator as a result.
13. It makes me more compassionate to other’s unfortunate circumstances.
14. It causes me to appreciate my strict up-bringing.
15. It accentuates my high standards and makes me proud – in a good way.
16. It proves that there is a need for my teaching.

Go ahead – add your own.

I want to leave you with a Chinese proverb my husband shared with me:

A man who thinks “It can’t be done,” should not interrupt someone who is doing it.

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