Duality, life if full of this and our entire beings run on duality and its balance or unbalance/imbalance. Reading some materials I found a couple of quotes that spoke to me on semantics. You know that semantics can be beneficial or it can be a hindrance depending on the extent one goes in its usage, explanation and value to any discipline.
Do humans in their instinct to save face find themselves sometimes feeling that loss, that self imposed dishonor and self imposed guilt trip when confronted by some threat or confrontation? Yes, I believe we do and I want to say my personal philosophy is that any "non-violent action" is an honorable path to take. The damage done when violence occurs is just not worth it.
It is much better for all of us, especially males, to avoid or defuse all confrontations/threats. I would feel a greater guilt if I made the decision to use force if it damaged another human when I could have and should have avoided, deescalated or defused things. If forced beyond my control the guilt is just not going to be there but .....
My motto when speaking on self-defense is "Defend yourself, don't counterattack." Remember that non-violence is honorable. Try to defuse, deescalate or avoid altogether confrontations and threats. You may feel guilt but that is normal; let it come, ignore it but observe it for what it is and then take that garbage out and drop it into the minds dumpster.
Just letting the mind seek out of the box idea's for contemplation, consideration and implementation when of value.
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