See through the conflict
Sometimes, no matter who you are or what you do, you encounter critical people or have the urge to criticize others. What is all this testing? Awaken to why you focus on conflict. Its not about any external provocateur. It is about how you permit the mind to control you. As you listen and connect with intrinsic value in others, you expand perspective, recognize you want the same thing: to be loved and appreciated.
When was the last time you chose to see beautiful, lovable things in a labelled 'enemy?' You have the capacity to create a bridge. Find something to respect and care about in people who appear to annoy you. As you do, you let go of the past. Its possible to forgive what triggers discomfort beneath the surface. Surprise yourself. Go deeper into the meaning in how or why you judge. Conflict is a gift and teacher.
Reader Comments (12)
I will take it, thank you.
and
enter a state of being
lovely~
"Conflict is a state of mind, love is a state of being" Why is it so often times hard to bring love to the surface, especially when dealing with difficult people or situations? One of my favorite quotes goes something like this... "imagine in the heat of an argument, the one you're arguing with slumps down and dies.... where is your anger now?" All conflict gives us the opportunity to pull love from the inside to the outside - but we must make a choice. I learned this the hard way, many years ago - but I feel blessed to have learned it early in life.
Very good posting Liara....I needed that reminder this afternoon. :)
Peace, Light and Love,
C.