Tension and discord appear to excite some people who thrive on the energy it creates. That is, those who enjoy conflict do not usually see it as negative or destructive, and may view conflictual interactions as a chance to share … Continue reading
When any of us begin to experience acrimony about something another person is saying or doing, the seeds of inner conflict begin to grow. Essentially, it takes only one of us to be in conflict, even if we are doing … Continue reading
Some conflicts stay with us for long periods and prey on our minds and hearts in ways that are destructive. In these circumstances, we seem to have trouble letting go of our negative thoughts and feelings of blame, hurt, remorse … Continue reading
It may seem counterintuitive to consider there is magic in conflict. However, insights gained during conflict or on reflection carry their own type of magic. For instance, we often experience magical moments when we realize and face the actual crux … Continue reading
Conventional wisdom tells us there is something to be learned from our conflicts. In the heat of disagreements though, it seems that the lessons are not very clear. We may tend to lose our ‘cool’ along with the wherewithal to … Continue reading