Wrong! And you?

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Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to prove that we are right and others are wrong. Many people believe that it's their job to show others how their positions,statements,and points of view are incorrect,and that in doing so,the person they are correcting is going to somehow appreciate it,or at least learn something. Wrong! Think about it. Have you ever been corrected by someone and said to him,"Thank you so much for showing me that I'm wrong and you're right."? Or, has anyone you know ever thanked you when you corrected them, or made yourself "right" at their expense? Of course not. The truth is, all of us hate to be corrected. We all want our positions to be respected and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest disires of the human heart. And those who learn to listen are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the habit of correcting others are often avoided. A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practise allowing others the joy of being right---give them the glory. Stop correcting. When someone says,"I really feel it's important to...",rather than jumpong in and saying,"No,it's more important to...",simply let it go and allow their statement to stand. The people in your life will become less defensive and more loving. They will love you more than you could ever have dreamed. You'll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other people's happoness, which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos. Starting today, let others be "right" most of the time.