Have you ever wondered why conflict seems to chase you everywhere?
We often hear about conflict as something to be avoided or resolved as soon as possible, but what if I told you that conflict is actually a miracle that invites you to look inside yourself? Let’s explore together how this “tension” can be the seed of profound change that can transform your life.
Conflict: A Disguised Miracle for Understanding Who We Really Are
How many times have we wondered why conflict chases us? In modern society, conflict is often seen as an obstacle, something to be avoided. But if we look deeper, we can see that every tension or clash is, in fact, a hidden invitation to discover something new about ourselves.
Where Does Conflict Come From?
Conflict arises from a false belief about who we are. We think we are separate from the world and others, but this view leads us to misunderstand our own nature. We see reality as something external to us, perpetually changing, and forget that it is only a reflection of our self-concept. This leads 95% of people to live in reactivity, chasing the external and depending on circumstances to determine how to feel.
Conflict as a Mirror of the Self
When we are faced with conflict, we are observing a projection of our internal beliefs. It is like a “knock knock” of the universe, a call to look within ourselves and recognize the energy associated with that situation. Every conflict invites us to choose between two basic options: fear or love.
Perception is the Key
In a world of duality, such as the one we live in, where everything is divided between opposites (good and evil, good and bad, right and wrong), we always have two options: react from the place of fear or react from the place of love. Most people live in reaction, reinforcing their feelings of scarcity, victimhood and insecurity. But we can choose to respond with love, awareness and confidence in our power.
It all depends on how we see ourselves. If we change our perception of who we are, the conflict dissolves, like clouds giving way to the sun that has always been there.
Choosing between Fear and Love
In every moment, life offers us two paths: react with fear or respond with love. When we choose love, we stop identifying our value with what happens around us and connect to our inner strength. And the more we change our perception, the more the world changes around us. Not because the external reality has changed, but because we are the ones who have a new way of looking at it.
Exercise on Turning Conflict into Opportunity
The next time you experience conflict, try this simple exercise:
Stop and Breathe
Before reacting, close your eyes and take a deep breath. This helps you reconnect and not react impulsively.
Ask yourself, “What is really emerging inside me?”
Try to identify the emotion and ask yourself what part of you feels hurt or threatened. What is this conflict trying to tell you?
Choose your Response with Intentionality
mmagine responding not with fear, but with compassion toward yourself. Remember: conflict is a message, an opportunity to get to know yourself better.
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In conclusion
Turning conflict into a tool for personal growth takes practice and awareness, but it leads to deep inner freedom. Remember, the sun is always there-just move the clouds to see it.
“Awaken your potential: each step reveals your greatness.”
