Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Conflict is My Life
I have a major problem with conflict. When I disagree with someone on an issue I take an unwavering stance and get into easily avoidable conflicts. Then again, even if I don't care about an issue I make a point to start arguments. I decided to defend a subject without thought, just because it is opposite the stance someone else holds. With this outlook on life it is very difficult to create and maintain friendships. Being agreeable does not come easy to me because I have always been taught to question others thoughts and beliefs. I wish I could just relax and let my guard down around people and be open to new thoughts and ideas. Not everything that is different is bad. I just wish I didn't act like an ass all the time.
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Your argumentativeness is very familiar to me, particularly the defensiveness.
For me, it's because I grew up in a family full of conflict; that's what I know, and how I see the world.
I'd like to move away from this way of looking at things, sometimes I feel that I interpret my whole life as a fight, or a fight about to happen.
Something I've been doing that has given me a big reaction is qigong. Here is a link to part one of a video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok-sny7hPv8&feature=fvwrel
You never know, perhaps it will bring you some release as well.
Good luck. Lee xxx
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