It is common to attribute the term ‘values conflict’ as the reason for dissension between us and another person and we may say such conflicts are not resolvable. That’s true for some disputes, but I don’t believe all, and this … Continue reading
One day the man said to his long-time mentor, “Thank you for listening to me and my side of our dispute and for disagreeing with me in the gracious way you did. I am humbled”. “You have shared your truth … Continue reading
Sometimes, when we apologize for saying hurtful things during a conflict, the other person doesn’t accept the words we express. At these times, she or he might respond with the phrase “too little, too late”, or something to that effect, … Continue reading
This week the blog and the Conflict Mastery Quest(ions) focus on a parable about a disliked woman in a village who attracted a lot of attention in both her life and in her death. There was an embittered woman who … Continue reading
Once we are triggered in a conflict our emotions typically escalate and we react in ways that can be counterproductive. This happens for us and for the other person – and together we create a crucible for potential chaos! Strange … Continue reading