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The Strength of Compassion; Coming at Conflict with an Open Heart
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VoiceofReason

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.


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Feb 16 2013, 01:00 PM
Conflict should always be met with open ears and an open heart.



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.

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agreed except for this.....`This can help you approach your disagreement rationally, with a steady voice and a willingness to compromise.'


you don`t have to compromise shit with people u strongly disagree with....

i think people should learn to disagree, understand their differences for a healthy living ..... we are not clones of a single cell

keeping it real ... accept differences or keep it moving
Edited by beserker, Feb 16 2013, 04:30 PM.
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True, I agree, you absolutely don't have to compromise; but I think it's good to not be uncompromising for the sake of being right.
Edited by VoiceofReason, Feb 16 2013, 04:34 PM.
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Feb 16 2013, 04:34 PM
True, I agree, you absolutely don't have to compromise; but I think it's good to not be uncompromising for the sake of being right.
some people can be dat disagreeable that u go what the heck ? why bother
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Feb 16 2013, 04:34 PM
True, I agree, you absolutely don't have to compromise; but I think it's good to not be uncompromising for the sake of being right.
for example?
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Feb 16 2013, 09:40 PM
Truthie
Feb 16 2013, 04:34 PM
True, I agree, you absolutely don't have to compromise; but I think it's good to not be uncompromising for the sake of being right.
for example?
I think some people can be so married to their own opinion that they can't see the other side of a disagreement.
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Feb 16 2013, 10:12 PM
Snidely Whiplash
Feb 16 2013, 09:40 PM
Truthie
Feb 16 2013, 04:34 PM
True, I agree, you absolutely don't have to compromise; but I think it's good to not be uncompromising for the sake of being right.
for example?
I think some people can be so married to their own opinion that they can't see the other side of a disagreement.
Well I can see that, especially when that opinion is not based in truth.
Edited by Snidely Whiplash, Feb 16 2013, 10:41 PM.
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