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Conflict should always be met with open ears and an open heart.
Conflict is an unavoidable part of our lives because our beliefs
and modes of being often contrast powerfully with those of our loved ones,
acquaintances, and associates. Yet for all the grief disagreements can cause,
we can learn much from them. The manner in which we handle ourselves when
confronted with anger or argument demonstrates our overall level of patience
and the quality of our energetic states. To resolve conflict, no matter how
exasperating the disagreement at hand, we should approach our adversary with
an open heart laden with compassion. Judgments and blame must be cast aside
and replaced with mutual respect. Conflict is frequently motivated by
unspoken needs that are masked by confrontational attitudes or aggressive
behavior. When we come at conflict with love and acceptance in our hearts, we
empower ourselves to discover a means to attaining collective resolution.
The key to finding the wisdom concealed in conflict is to ask yourself why you clash with a particular person or situation. Your inner self or the universe may be trying to point you to a specific life lesson, so try to keep your ears and eyes open. Once you have explored the internal and external roots of your disagreement, make a conscious effort to release any anger or resentment you feel. As you do so, the energy between you and your adversary with change perceptibly, even if they are still operating from a more limited energy state. Consider that each of you likely has compelling reasons for thinking and feeling as you do, and accept that you have no power to change your adversary's mind. This can help you approach your disagreement rationally, with a steady voice and a willingness to compromise. If you listen thoughtfully and with an empathetic ear during conflict, you can transform clashes into opportunities to compromise. Examine your thoughts and feelings carefully. You may discover stubbornness within yourself that is causing resistance or that you are unwittingly feeding yourself negative messages about your adversary. As your part in disagreements becomes gradually more clear, each new conflict becomes another chance to further hone your empathy, compassion, and tolerance. |
18 - The magic, spiritual number. ONE - The ONENESS that is ALL. All there ever was; All there ever is; All there will ever BE! (8) INFINITY - The ETERNAL PRESENT Moment. Eternity; Forever! That which was never born; never dies!
Saturday, 4 March 2017
Coming at Conflict with an Open Heart (OM)
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