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Conflict can be an opportunity for growth from "summary" of The Dance of Connection by Harriet Lerner
In our relationships, conflict often gets a bad rap. We view it as something to be avoided at all costs, something that only creates tension and discord. But what if I told you that conflict can actually be an opportunity for growth? Yes, you heard me right. Conflict, when approached with openness and a willingness to learn, can actually help us deepen our connections with others and ourselves. When we engage in conflict, we are forced to confront our differences head-on. This can be uncomfortable, even painful at times, but it also presents us with a chance to learn more about ourselves and others. Conflict pushes us to examine our values, beliefs, and assumptions, and to question why we hold them so dearly. It challenges us to see things from another perspective, to consider alternative viewpoints, and to expand our understanding of the world around us. Furthermore, conflict can be an opportunity for us to practice important skills such as communication, empathy, and compromise. When we engage in conflict constructively, we learn how to expr...
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