A quote of Rahm Emanuel that appeared today relative to the economic situation caught my attention. It is :”Never waste a real crisis”. The thought to me means that even crises can yield positive outcomes. Take the opportunity to learn even from adversity.
A divorce mediation process can lead to positive outcomes. Mediation teaches the parties better ways to communicate. If the parties are co-parents this improved communication can be of great help in future negotiations. The mediation will likely lead a party to realize where effective communication broke down. The next relationship should exhibit improved communication. We need to learn from our mistakes. Thirdly, a failed relationship underscores the shortcomings of each party. It does you little good to learn from your ex-mate’s shortcomings. Learn from your own and work on character building. The crisis of divorce need not be your fault. But as Mr. Emanuel points out: “Don’t let a good crisis go to waste.” Life is about growing and learning. We are never too wise or too old to learn from life’s adversities. Mediation provides a good “workshop” for such growth.
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