The need to defend of to fight is caused by a lack of confidence in ourselves or what we are defending. Aside from the conflict of defending land that has been moved upon by a tyrant or the physical defense from an attackers blows. I am referring to the simple thoughts and feelings even ideas and truths that have become our reality. The doubt and defense comes because we depend so much on others validation and acknowledgment that we then contend with each other to win a point of which we are unsure. When we know truth, not believe or think, when we really know, we have no need to defend or be offended by others lack of understanding or criticism. The defensive posture is an invitation to prove or be reproved, it gives a sense of doubt and insecurity and wavering in our resolve. An act of violence is an expression of weakness, insecurity and doubt, as is the need to verbally attack another. When we know our truth and know our path we will loose the need for these destructive acts.
Dean N Nixon
Seminar Director, Life Coach
TurningLeaf Wellness Center