“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Unarmed truth and unconditional love - two powerful ideas.  When we marry these ideas, we create the foundation for something extraordinary to happen.  And holding these two concepts simultaneously can be challenging.  When we lean more towards truth, our words can become harsh, critical, and harmful.  And when we lean more towards love, we may engage in what Pema Chodren calls "idiot compassion" - stifling growth and allowing bad behavior to continue.