Conflict
Isn’t it nice to be clear on stuff? For example, you plan a trip and you know
where you are going and how to get there, you have everything in order. It will be wonderful. You get in your car and
travel along quite nicely for a long while, and suddenly you have a flat tire, out in the middle of nowhere.
Your jack is not working properly. Uh-oh!
The conflict begins. You may belittle yourself for not checking the jack, or
you may blame someone else. Or, you may find that it is not that big of a deal
and know that somehow you will figure it out. In this way, you allow the
experience to be your guide and you are able to flow with the situation. But it
is rarely the case.
Life in the physical form seems to be a constant
battle. I love my meditation where there
is peace, serenity, and everlasting beauty, but then I must return to the
physical plane and face the many conflicts that seem to be inherit within it.
However, conflict can be a guide to help us grow and make
necessary changes in our life.
Certainly, the changes are not always welcome, as they are not a part of
our master plan, but if we allow it, we will learn valuable lessons from the
experience.
Conflict is not comfortable for most of us, and for some it
is downright horrifying, but it seems it is here to stay nonetheless. Conflict is always a challenge, some welcome
it, most don’t.
You can use the storm
of conflict to your advantage, and after the dust has settled, you will be able
to see more clearly how the experience has benefited you. If you do not find any benefit, then you may
find yourself being angry and bitter, unable to move on from the experience and
stuck in a place of constant torment.
If you are stuck in a tormented place, then it is time to get
more input into the situation, so that you are able to change your perspective
and move on. You may do this by talking
to family, friends, or a trained professional. You may find solace in self-help
material, whether written, or audio-visual.
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