Middle Ground

The Middle Ground

 

Disrupted relationships sometimes lead stressed individuals to seek for a middle ground. This sounds great—getting each side to reach into the middle, into an area removed from one's own turf. But, the middle ground may be a 'no man's land—the place where none are safe.

Some time ago, in a young adult class the discussion was rather lively with strong proponents for each side. Then, in an attempt to diffuse a perceived problem, one individual suggested, "Let's find a middle ground."

Before any further discussion comments could be made, one of the class members, Kendra Loewen, blurted out, "Middle ground—a bit of both or a lot of nothing."

With that said came stunned silence; then meditative silence and finally a collective sigh that helped change the tone of the discussion.