The Strength of Compassion

August 10, 2009The Strength of CompassionComing at Conflict with an Open HeartConflict is an unavoidable part of our lives because our beliefs and modes of being often contrast powerfully with those of our loved ones, acquaintances, and associates. Yet for all the grief disagreements can cause, we can learn much from them. The manner in which we handle ourselves when confronted with anger or argument demonstrates our overall level of patience and the quality of our energetic states. To resolve conflict, no matter how exasperating the disagreement at hand, we should approach our adversary with an open heart laden with compassion. Judgments and blame must be cast aside and replaced with mutual respect. Conflict is frequently motivated by unspoken needs that are masked by confrontational attitudes or aggressive behavior. When we come at conflict with love and acceptance in our hearts, we empower ourselves to discover a means to attaining collective resolution.The key to finding the wisdom concealed in conflict is to ask yourself why you clash with a particular person or situation. Your inner self or the universe may be trying to point you to a specific life lesson, so try to keep your ears and eyes open. Once you have explored the internal and external roots of your disagreement, make a conscious effort to release any anger or resentment you feel. As you do so, the energy between you and your adversary with change perceptibly, even if they are still operating from a more limited energy state. Consider that each of you likely has compelling reasons for thinking and feeling as you do, and accept that you have no power to change your adversary’s mind. This can help you approach your disagreement rationally, with a steady voice and a willingness to compromise.If you listen thoughtfully and with an empathetic ear during conflict, you can transform clashes into opportunities to compromise. Examine your thoughts and feelings carefully. You may discover stubbornness within yourself that is causing resistance or that you are unwittingly feeding yourself negative messages about your adversary. As your part in disagreements becomes gradually more clear, each new conflict becomes another chance to further hone your empathy, compassion, and tolerance.The Daily Om
E-mail me when people leave their comments –

You need to be a member of Ashtar Command - Spiritual Community to add comments!

Join Ashtar Command - Spiritual Community

Blog Topics by Tags

  • - (955)

Monthly Archives

Latest Activity

Drekx Omega commented on Drekx Omega's blog post The Galaxy is Alive and Has a Will, Heart and a Mind
"Taking photos of Earth from the capsule window, as Artemis II travels into space and out of orbit, heading towards the moon...Note the aurora, too....In the dark void of space, speed is 22,670 mph...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mql5a4eNIb0"
3 hours ago
Malcolm commented on AlternateEarth's blog post Congressman Sounds Alarm: Five Top Scientists Missing, Three Dead In Eight Months As Feds Register Aliens.Gov Website & Mysterious Objects Filmed In Skies Across US
"Cross-breeding is very probable for an activity conducted by extraterrestrial beings due to the high level of genetics involved. Interestingly, gain-of-function is also a high-level genetics activity conducted by modern day James Bond villains with…"
5 hours ago
AlternateEarth left a comment on Comment Wall
"smersh them !"
5 hours ago
Movella left a comment on Comment Wall
"I’m in!🥂✨"
6 hours ago
Drekx Omega left a comment on Comment Wall
"Hey friend I'd love it if both the UK and US left NATO and had our own military alliance, outside of mainland Europe (where we always thrive,) and AUKUS already exists. It could be perfected further and I'd love Canada and New Zealand involved,…"
6 hours ago
AlternateEarth left a comment on Comment Wall
"Yes -AUKUS sounds good-Canadians need to cure themselves of the traitorous lefty cancer and join us"
7 hours ago
AlternateEarth commented on AlternateEarth's blog post Congressman Sounds Alarm: Five Top Scientists Missing, Three Dead In Eight Months As Feds Register Aliens.Gov Website & Mysterious Objects Filmed In Skies Across US
"I wonder how much real information will come out"
7 hours ago
Drekx Omega commented on Drekx Omega's blog post One Rebel Star Should Fall From The EU Flag's Circular Constellation and Rise Anew With Greater and Brighter Light
"Could the UK also leave the NATO alliance and remain safe in a hostile world....?? Well I will start by saying that we don't need NATO, but we do benefit from our cultural family ties, with our Anglosphere, including of course, Uncle Sam.....Let's…"
7 hours ago
More…