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Is there a clear boundary in your mind about where your beliefs and actions start and stop as compared to “the world”? Do you feel pressure to go along with the mindset of the group you are with, not wanting to upset them or be called names, or even possibly being ostracized from them? I understand the …
I am a professional at conflict management and yet, I create conflict all the time! Recently a family member who loves me, and is strong to defend themselves, confronted me on behaviors I have that cause unnecessary conflict within the family. Hard to hear? Yes. Yet, I am so blessed to have that relationship to …
Conflict Happens! – Your response to it is in your control. Conflict is inevitable and sometimes helpful in our lives. Managing conflict for positive outcomes is possible to do and easy to learn. Conflict can happen when people have different views or beliefs that clash. This can happen internally for the individual, between two people, …
• The glory of youths is their strength, but the beauty of the aged is their gray hair. – Proverbs 20:29 • Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. – Proverbs 16:31 Treatment of our Elders – Respect to our elders, seeking their wisdom, and connection to them …
What happens when a tube of paste gets squeezed? Answer: What is inside comes out. When I am under pressure, when I feel the squeeze then I let what is inside me out. It is easy for me. I can easily release the feelings I have for all to know. I share my thoughts, my …
One of the top five regrets expressed by dying people was not letting people know how they really felt, in order to keep the peace! In a story published in The Guardian in February of last year by Susie Steiner, we find that her research reveals a theme in the regrets of people during their …
Everyone eventually experiences times of conflict, hurt, letting down and being let down. Sometimes the offense is as minor as forgetting a date or failing to run an errand. Some people find it difficult to manage their responses and become intentionally hurtful, aggressive and even violent. Ongoing conflict can be stressful and damaging to relationships. …
When we have real, authentic conversations, we open ourselves to new information that may change how we do what we do. Try giving the other person total immunity to tell the entire truth. You would assure them that anything they say, or answers shared, would not be held against them. Transformative talks may ensue!