Each of our conflicts weaves a tapestry of people, situations and experiences that build our habits. We shroud ongoing disputes with this tapestry. However, we do not always realize that there is a tapestry that covers our inner souls too … Continue reading
Seeing ‘the other person’ in our conflicts as a ‘partner’ in a discord may help its process and resolution be more of a joint effort – for the good of us both. After all, we share the discomfort and tension, … Continue reading
At some point after a conflict we realize we want to mend the lingering feelings of hurt, despair, disappointment and so on. The idea of mending post-conflict, among other things, translates into getting things back to where they were in … Continue reading
Some interpersonal conflicts go on and on. Sometimes they seem to become an endless display of infantile behaviour, blame, ongoing resentment and gossip – all of which perpetuate a non-stop cycle of misery. How will you stop yourself from veering … Continue reading
Our siblings, friends, children, co-workers, staff and others with whom we share our lives learn from observing and interacting with us just as we learn from our experiences with them. This includes how we interact when in conflict. Some learning … Continue reading