Compromise is a strategy of life.
Compromise can be looked at one of two ways: an unexpected event interrupting one's pursuit of something, or some form of agreement between two parties.
For example, let's say a special forces unit in the military is set out on a mission and an unexpected event occurs that wasn't a part of their preparation for the mission, they would then say the mission is "compromised".
On the other hand, when two parties of people are in the middle of a disagreement, a mutual agreement can be found if one or both parties is willing to compromise, meaning they are willing forfeit some part of their own argument for the benefit of the greater whole.
Either way one chooses to view compromise, there is one common factor in both meanings: strategy.
Life is full of compromises, especially when in pursuit of something greater.
Unexpected events will occur throughout the course of our lives forcing us to strategically make decisions that best serve us and our mission.
Just like there will be many times in which we find ourselves in a disagreement with someone else and will need to sacrifice part of our own ego to find some sort of middle ground with the opposing argument.
Finding middle ground in the middle of a disagreement also requires strategy if we know the direction in which we we want our lives to go.
Does the opposing argument hold any real weight?
Does the person presenting the opposing argument serve a purpose in our lives and our mission towards greater purpose?
If we find ourselves in a disagreement with someone, we need to ask ourselves if the person presenting the opposing argument actually serves any real purpose in our lives and our mission.
If the answer is "no", then there is no shame in respectfully parting ways and continuing on with the mission.
If the answer is "yes" however, then a compromise is going to have to be made by one or both sides.
An example of this would be a relationship with a potential life partner.
If we know the direction in which we want our lives to go and we know what we want from someone else in terms of a relationship, then we need to ask ourselves if the said person truly fits our lifestyle and our expectations.
This is much easier said than done, especially when emotional feelings for another person are tied into the mix.
Oftentimes when we end up in a disagreement with someone we truly care for, we tend to get caught up in our emotions and our ego, exasperating the disagreement even further.
The strategic way of handling these situations is being able to understand where the other person is coming from, understand how they feel in the moment, and think of a way in which we can meet in the middle.
If someone is willing to sacrifice for us as much as we are for them, then it is fair to say a compromise is worth the conversation.
Almost nothing turns out exactly how we plan it, and that is the whole point of experiencing life as humans.
Every new experience comes with a lesson to be learned and our ability to learn from these lessons is ultimately what will bring us clarity in terms of what serves us or not.
Failure to learn from these lessons and experiences is how one continues to reinforce and already established pattern of behavior.
Nonetheless, the most important aspect in all of this is one's ability to find true purpose and meaning in life.
It is only when we have purpose and direction that the things worth compromising for become clear.