Conflict

Most of us are never really comfortable with conflict. Therefore we either shy away from it at all costs or are inadept at dealing with it when it does come up. And since the Universe is helping us to overcome our limiting beliefs and behaviors, you may find yourself being confronted with conflict so that you can get better at handling the conflicts that arise in your life. Begin by recognizing that at the heart of most conflicts in our lives is that conflict threatens our sense of self. The fact that another person seems to have the power to hurt us makes us feel weak, unstable, and unsafe. In order to defend this sense of self and feel stronger, you and I may attempt to demonstrate our own power to hurt them back. The problem is that by focusing on defending yourself, you are basically putting all your energy into avoiding what you don't want—pain and suffering—instead of into creating what you actually want-not to hurt and to find peace again. Today set your intentions to stop reacting to conflict with revenge, fear and rage. We all have a lower self that operates mainly from a place of fear, weakness, and limitations; and a higher self, one operating from a place of love, strength, and creativity. Before engaging in a conflict today, set a clear intention that is aligned with your values and the desires of your higher self-ask yourself why you are being triggered and remind yourself that in reality you are safe and that no one can harm you metaphorically unless you have given them the power to do so. Today, reclaim your power and look for the lessons in your conflicts so that you can finally overcome the need to fight and dwell in a world where you always have the power to walk away with love in your heart instead of pain and suffering.

Just for today, I recognize that it is I who create the situations in my life and then give away my power by blaming the other person for my frustration. I now reclaim my power and create the life I desire. I am safe in all my relationships. I give and receive lots of love. I now create a wonderful new relationship. Instead of isolating myself. I now choose to let love in. I am safe. I know that this too shall pass and that everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.