Agreement - You Give Your Consent To Act

An agreement seems such a simple thing to achieve.

But at times there may be hurdles to overcome, people to please, harmony to maintain.

And there seems such a yawning gap between where we are and where we need to be.

These situations can test us all.

We much prefer smooth and satisfactory outcomes than hurdles and obstacles.

But if the prize is worth we will continue on our way. And we should not be put off by the first little question being asked of us.

However, this occurring may just be life questioning what we are trying to do. Perhaps this is the stimulus we need to change course. To find a better solution.

So we should not just grab the first opportunity for agreeing something. It may not prove to the best or the right answer for us.

But how to decide?

A little bit of assessment and evaluation would go down well. See things for what they are. Try to get some elevation. Try to step back from the immediate action to be able to see the whole picture.

You may then think, no this is not the right way forward. Or you may say yes that this is the one for me.

Or you may find clarity hard to come by. Only confusion and uncertainty seem to be in the main frame.

At times like these we can question ourselves and what we think about all manner of things.

At times like these words can be very powerful - healing, soothing, comforting, relaxing . . .

The power of words . . .

Let them gently and slowly impact on our lives as we read - and in the future when we recall their meaning for us.

I hope this page will do this and more. I hope this example will help to express life in an insightful, penetrating but easy to read manner. And help us to question the lives we lead and the manner in which we live them.

Agreement is a necessary part of change
though it is something we cannot always arrange
for circumstances often seem to take charge
if we work well we find that we can recharge

Our batteries in the bargains we may make,
deals and arrangements may occur for the sake
of making the change and sealing the deal
giving consent, seeking harmony and being real

In what we do and our approach
needs to be compatible lest it encroach
upon arrangements often made elsewhere
compliance is one thing but we need to really care

With what we do get involved
throughout there needs to be concord
agreeing may well need a pact
maintaining the settlement may well need our tact

And best efforts to maintain the status quo
for unison we may need the release of our ego
and leave our contradictions back at base
to forge a pact, we may have to leave no trace

Of those things upon which we seem to disagree
if there is dissent we may need to soldier on bravely
with understanding, concord, and an end in sight
we hope to make the deal airtight

And remove the possibility of future dispute
to gain assent we may need to be astute
and aware of other points of view
lest we march forward but misconstrue

Either intentions or the making of a covenant
to seal the deal we need all to consent
to what is happening here and now
for which we need to have a real powwow

And find agreement on the right course of action
acquiescence is better than moving ahead without consideration
knowing which areas need the most attention
consistency and conformity may well help the chosen

Route or direction to be the most suitable
as well as with most parties involved - compatible
and to be found a part of an honorable settlement
we should consider well if we are at the forefront

Of where we all wish to go
with advantages that our act will bestow
hopefully all for the greater good
a treaty, a bond, an alliance, is understood

To be made when an agreement has been reached
a bargain, a pact, a harmony, not to be breached
for all parties need to give freely their consent
otherwise in leisure some (or all) will have to repent.

All best,
Martin