Monday Mantra 299

July 22, 2019

"War is the unfolding of miscalculations." - Barbara Tuchman

Wars of all kinds, personal and public, "unfold" because of distorted, wrong or foolish "miscalculations." Problems start with small, errant steps; "harmless" white lies and face-saving-slips. We may alter a hard reality to protect someone, or hurried, worried we’re persuaded by fake/false information’s prejudice and fear. Breathe deep, re-calculate; step back and THINK. Don’t settle for BS or rage as a wartime alternative.