Avoiding Conflict

Morning Mantra: "If you avoid conflict to keep the peace, you've started a war with yourself." As hard as it is, you must speak your truth. As difficult as confrontation is, you must not swallow your feelings to avoid it. Avoiding conflict IS conflict. The trick is to learn HOW to say your truth. How to confront without causing a defensive reaction. Healthy adults talk about their problems and look for solutions. When people hurt them, they communicate with compassion, direc...