THE PARABLE OF THE DEAD CLOCK :how to handle sour relationships

You are probably wondering what a dead clock has to do with a sour relationship and how it does actually affect interpersonal relationships. That is the reason for this piece to show you the parable in the mouth of the dead clock and to help you relate it to relationships in such a way that you can get the best out of such relationships. It is advisable that you mentally insert sour relationship anywhere you see the word 'dead clock'. So let's begin.

THE WORKING PRINCIPLE OF A DEAD CLOCK

A dead clock is always correct twice a day.

This is to say that in every sour relationship is a value hidden in the sourness which most times we are not conscious of because of the sour nature of the relationship

THE COMMANDMENTS OF A DEAD CLOCK

1)Thou shall not despise a dead clock

A dead clock shouldn't be despised as giving an inaccurate time if its static time can be determined. At that exact time in space, if you lookup at the dead clock, it would appear perfectly accurate. Therefore, a dead clock is not to be despised as it is capable of giving an accurate time twice in a day which in comparison is better than a working inaccurate time which is never correct but gives the impression that it is working and can confuse anyone following it. The beauty of a dead clock is therefore that its accuracy can be predicted(PREDICTABILITY). A dead clock is therefore reliable!

You can benefit alot from people you think are totally worthless and whose value you cant see.

2)Thou shall not be decieved by a dead clock

Yes, a dead clock is predictably reliable but dont be deceived, there are 24hrs in a day and 60minutes in an hour and 60secs in a minute. The correctness of a dead clock per day is to microscopic when compared with the ratio of the hours in a day. So using the predictability and reliability of a dead clock to determine its accuracy will not be worth the stress!

That most sour relationships may have hidden value doesnt mean you have to overlook the sourness and just reach out for the value. No dont....settle the sourness first!!

The Philosophy of a dead clock

The deadness of a clock is not a show of its uselessness but a show of its predictable usefulness.

This predictable usefulness can be harness if this conditions are met

Value:The person looking at the dead clock must value that particular clock

Patience: Ability to stay interested in the clock even when it is giving incorrect time readings dues to its deadness

Focus: a slight distraction might make you miss the exact moments of its accuracy in the day

ADVISE FROM A DEAD CLOCK

1)A deadclock can be worked on to become a working clock: If you harness the conditions listed above( value, patience and focus), you just might be able to resurrect the dead clock

2)It is better to throw away some dead clock than to attempt to repair them as the stress is usually not worth it: Dont belabor a sour relationship if the energy needed to make things right wouldnt worth the mutual benefit derived from the relationship

3)Most times, changing batteries is enough to make a dead clock work properly: Most times, Just a little action of genuine affection can restore a sour relationship

Parting note

Don't be eager to bring an end to relationships that were once thriving and of great mutual benefits because you never may know when such relationships would matter later in life, rather, seek to work on every sour relationships at least to the point where the sourness is removed from the relationship. If however, you have tried your best, move on with dignity. Throw away the dead clock if it refuses to work!