This is quite an interesting topic and question posed. I used to view conflict as unpleasant, and I still do to some degree. However, I have also realized over time that without adversity, we regress. We don’t even stay the same; we actually regress because the world around us is always moving forward. Conflict not only can allow us the opportunity to be open to new ideas but also to perhaps find more evidence supporting our original conviction that can give us a fresh perspective. Open conflict is indeed different from high or closed conflict. There are individuals whose only intent is to spread their doctrine and I tend to realize after a few minutes of conversation if that’s what’s happening. I usually then walk away with kindness.
This is quite an interesting topic and question posed. I used to view conflict as unpleasant, and I still do to some degree. However, I have also realized over time that without adversity, we regress. We don’t even stay the same; we actually regress because the world around us is always moving forward. Conflict not only can allow us the opportunity to be open to new ideas but also to perhaps find more evidence supporting our original conviction that can give us a fresh perspective. Open conflict is indeed different from high or closed conflict. There are individuals whose only intent is to spread their doctrine and I tend to realize after a few minutes of conversation if that’s what’s happening. I usually then walk away with kindness.