This week was all about conflict and conflict resolution. We were challenged to examine a conflict we have had at work or personally and to see if we would handle it differently now that we know what we know. I think for me the answer is "YES!!" I am currently involved in a long-term conflict with a family member and knowing what I do now, I definitely would have handled things differently if I could do it over again.
Unfortunately, I am afraid the damage has been done and the relationship involved may be forever damaged. If I could do it all over again, I would focus on common goals and needs and I would stop the conversation if communication turned to insults. Unfortunately, many insults were made and many feelings were hurt and now, I do not even know if the work to fix the relationship would be worth the shadow of a relationship we used to have. Maybe it is possible. I believe it would take a miracle to heal the damage that has been done.
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