Positive status quoism is the action of a peace-loving person. The peaceful method, in one respect, is another name for status quoism. The status quoism of a peace-loving person is not a form of inaction, it is rather a positive plan of action, in the real sense of the word. That is, a peace-loving person accepts the status quo to remove himself from the point of confrontation to other fields where he may proceed with constructive action. Instead of becoming embroiled in problems he looks to the future and directs his energies towards the availing of opportunities. That is why the status quoism of a peace-loving person is indeed positive status quoism.
One advantage of positive status quoism is that it obviates the baneful effects of frustration that come from a sense of deprivation. Bright prospects are discernible in all situations, however unfavourable those situations might appear. The miraculous benefit of positive status quoism is that it gives human beings unlimited courage. It saves them in all situations from becoming so discouraged that all doors appear closed, and they fail to identify any viable course of action.
People often ask for the solution to the problem of enmity. Following the principle of positive status quoism we can find a solution. To understand this better let us consider how enmity begins. When unfavourable situations occur due to the actions of individuals, communities or nations, people generally start considering them their enemy. Then, for most people, enmity becomes both the cause of and justification for taking to a course of violence. They take up an aggressive stance, openly or covertly, ostensibly to put an end to the enmity. But this is as misconceived a plan of action as any could be which has been devised on the supposition that war can be any kind of solution.
They fail to realize that the best solution to the problem of enmity lies in the way of positive status quoism, which facilitates dealing peacefully with the enemy. This is possible because positive status quoism is a psychological condition which enables us to deal with the enemy in such a cool-minded way that all enmity will of itself disappear once and for all.
It is imperative that we regard enemies as superficial rather than as integral parts of our existence, and we should recognize that the hostility of any foe can be brought to an end by positive strategy. The enemy can be likened to the dust sticking to glass. Such dust can easily be washed off with water. The real problem will arise only when we have no water (i.e. a positive strategy) to wash off the dust.
It takes two hands to clap. One hand on its own cannot clap. Similarly, enmity is a two-sided matter. If you perceive a person to be your enemy, you should not respond to him with hostility, but with positivity. Not returning enmity for enmity is the most successful solution to the problem. Adopting positive behaviour towards the enemy can yield such beneficial results that your former enemy could one day turn out to be your friend.
Positive status quoism can also be defined as a de-linking policy, which entails finding ways of peaceful action despite the existence of controversies. This means that irrespective of there being a confrontational state of affairs or other adverse circumstances, such strategies should be adopted as may prevent war being waged and violence taking place. Controversial issues must be set aside so that present opportunities may be availed of in an atmosphere of peace. In following this policy, two gains simultaneously accrue: one, the establishment of peace, notwithstanding the pernicious atmosphere created by controversies; and, two, the optimization of work opportunities, despite the presence of problems. One great benefit of this de-linking policy is that conducive circumstances for result-oriented actions are no longer a matter of the past, but become an actuality today.
