Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

When it comes to how we engage in interpersonal conflict – how we react to people who hurt us and how we defend ourselves – are like other habits that we come to repeat without thought. That is, our responses … Continue reading →

“For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.” Thich Nhat Hanh One of the things that many of us do when we are in conflict is to make assumptions about … Continue reading →

“Forgiveness means giving up all hope of a better past.” Lily Tomlin Forgiving is complex. Among other things, forgiveness means being able to let go of the hurt and pain from a situation that causes us much grief. Some people … Continue reading →

So often we embark on a difficult communication or react to a conflict situation by trying to discuss it before the other person is ready. At times, we may not really be ready either but, we are anxious to resolve … Continue reading →

“Avoidance is the best short-term strategy to escape conflict, and the best long-term strategy to ensure suffering.” Brendon Burchard We all have ways that we manage conflict that we have learned over time. It is often the case that one … Continue reading →