Conflict is a part of everyday life. We are at conflict with ourselves probably more often than we are with others. Yet, conflict with others comes without warning. Having not predicted many a current situation (read: Houston, we have a problem.) we end up being flummoxed by an unreasonable other - who might reasonably think we too are being unreasonable. Hence a conflict emerges. People who were, only a moment ago, our friends and dear family - besides acquaintances we end up in conflict with - can, for a time, become enemy No. 1. Without anticipation, apart from the wonder of 20/20 hindsight, we find ourselves disposed to anger for betrayal, as they are too. But there is another outlook that comes into view, even in the midst of the conflict - even as we and they fight. This outlook is the vantage point of compassion; for what they are going through.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 03:50:28 +0000
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