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December 2023
Published in The Persimmon Tree Forum
I think the best way to deal with conflict, at any level, is to find peace of mind. If, in truth, you can find some understanding of yourself, accept who and how you are, then you will have the confidence to face difficult situations that might arise in life in a more peaceful manner. If you can develop a sense of honour, with truth as your banner, surely this will build trust and show dignity in the face of any conflict. Anger, to my mind, not only loses the argument but removes any dignity you might have had.
We may all have some conflict within us at some point in our lives; so, are we part of the problem as well as the solution? Should we start, perhaps, to resolve the conflict within, to resolve any conflict without?
And should we not be able to live alongside others who might be different to us? The positives that can arrive from curiosity, what we might learn from each other, is that not worthwhile? Who knows, bridges might be built that can sustain a future that sees a better balance and a more reflective response to heal our minds and our planet.