Compromise

Compromise is an interesting topic of discussion.  Sometimes it is a seemingly unachievable task.  When referring to a compromise of two people, it is often seen as a dual of two wills, a battle for who and what is right.  It's one side versus the other with the sales pitch prepared and practiced in order to convey point of view or perspective.

I know in my life and experience there is most often a passionate display of emotion and a driving force deep within to push forward to get what is wanted.  If I'm referring to myself, there is a perceived degree of bullheadedness which I imagine does come across at surface level.

It is compromise, however, that is one of the only forces that creates any sense of harmony in our lives and without sometimes recognizing it, it does happen everyday.  Compromise is a call to leave aside individual differences and opinions and meet at a common ground.  Regardless of how often it takes place each day, there are times it seems there can be no true compromise, then what?  What happens when neither side is willing to bend or to back down?

I've searched the internet for hours, visited with my mentor and people I deeply respect.  The end result, I got 50 different answers.  The most important things I've taken away are these; let go of pride and the desire to always be right, make time for yourself alone and in quiet and, learn how to create a winning situation for others.  In the end, you may find others wanting to do the same for you.

For now it was difficult to decide between an IPA and a dark Ale, so I compromised with a Hopworks Urban Brewery, Cascadian Dark Ale, somewhat like a black IPA.  I love compromise!

Cheers