Where Quarrels End

06/17/21 • 20 min

“Where Quarrels End” is the topic for today’s episode, which seems odd since in the law, quarrels never really end and I don't even know if they’re supposed to end. And yet.

What if we thought about ending our quarrels? In an adversary system, is that a contradiction in terms, or is there a way to be a fierce advocate and also not quarrel so much with one another? Or with life in general?

“Where Quarrels End” is the topic for today’s episode, which seems odd since in the law, quarrels never really end and I don't even know if they’re supposed to end. And yet.

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One Thing Leads to Another: Anger to Anger, Peace to Love

I'd like to think I can get away with being careless every so often, but the truth is, I can see how the slightest edge in my voice, the tiniest amount of anger or ill will, is obvious to everyone and just leads to more of the same. It's nice that the opposite is also true: kindness leads to kindness. I notice I can even topple my anger, with love. In this episode, what does any of that have to do with the law? Plenty.

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To Grieve or Rejoice: That's the Question

Do you ever notice there's a stickiness to the unkind things you say or do? How they stay with you, a kind of grief or remorse following you throughout the day, or through life? And how the same thing's true for the kind things: a moment later, and even years later, there's a kind of rejoicing and gladness that comes right back up, when you remember having been kind. On this episode of Wake Up Call, to grieve, or rejoice - that is the question. Enjoy.

The Wake Up Call for Lawyers - Where Quarrels End

Transcript

Hi everyone, it’s Judi Cohen and this is Wake Up Call #305. Last week I started working with a beloved text called the Dhammapada, looking at the very first chapter of that text, which is called the Dichotomies.

The name, The Dichotomies, is a reflection of the fact that basically, if we point one way, one thing happens, and if we point another, another thing happens. In life, and certainly in a life in the law, if we’re thoughtful and intentional; study and learn and practice well;