Encountering conflict
Conflict is inevitable. In fact, it is a fundamental part of human existence. Every individual encounters conflict. However, every individual's experiences with conflict are different. Without conflict, an individual's experiences in life would be very limited. Conflict shapes an individual's identity. In fact, an individual's relationship with conflict defines who they are.
Individuals respond to conflict in different ways. Individual responses to conflict may vary, depending on a person’s background, temperament, experiences and most significantly, the nature of the issue. Individuals may respond to conflict in many ways. Some may respond with dignity and selfless concern for others. Others with tact and delicacy. Then there will be those who show fierce belligerence. Individuals may behave as passive aggressors or passionate stakeholders committed to a just cause and prepared for martyrdom. Conflict may prompt some to act as terrorists, while other will become freedom fighters. There will be victims, unwilling adversaries, bullies and bystanders.
The consequences of conflict may be either positive or negative. Individuals can also learn from conflict. Thus conflict might equally lead to personal transformation as to enormous suffering. Conflict cannot always be resolved.
Individuals respond to conflict in different ways. Individual responses to conflict may vary, depending on a person’s background, temperament, experiences and most significantly, the nature of the issue. Individuals may respond to conflict in many ways. Some may respond with dignity and selfless concern for others. Others with tact and delicacy. Then there will be those who show fierce belligerence. Individuals may behave as passive aggressors or passionate stakeholders committed to a just cause and prepared for martyrdom. Conflict may prompt some to act as terrorists, while other will become freedom fighters. There will be victims, unwilling adversaries, bullies and bystanders.
The consequences of conflict may be either positive or negative. Individuals can also learn from conflict. Thus conflict might equally lead to personal transformation as to enormous suffering. Conflict cannot always be resolved.