Coming at Conflict with an Open Heart

Coming at Conflict with an Open Heart 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 will 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. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( by Whitney Freya If you're seeking a form of meditation that will channel your inner artist and help you achieve deep relaxation, you've found it. With this empowering 8-week course by creativity coach, Whitney Freya, you'll be guided into a new type of reflection practice, meditative painting, that will bring your life vision into life through art. You will learn how to become aware and in touch with the part of you that is tapped into the frequency of love, possibility, and infinite abundance. Through the act of painting sacred mandalas, interactive experiential lessons, and video tutorials filmed in majestic natural locations, you'll indulge your creativity and develop your vision for the life you want and deserve. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( 2. [What to Eat Over 40]( 3. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 4. [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( 5. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 6. [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( 7. [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( 8. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 9. [Dancer's Legs in 14 Days]( 10. [End Anxiety and Panic Attacks]( New Courses • [Perfect Posture in 14 Days]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]