March 27

”Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in life has a purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.” Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

One of my biggest challenges in life has been dealing with conflict, or at least what I feel is a potential conflict. I am learning as I continue to take my personal inventory that it is not so much conflict I fear as it is being rejected because I shared my feelings. The conflict, as I am beginning to understand it, is mostly within my own head. It stems from my reluctance to tell others how I am really feeling, how a given situation is affecting me and my emotional health. I am learning to put into practice new tools. One that really helps me in this domain is a way to give feedback. It’s about me taking the risk of letting others know how their behaviour affects me. It is really an outlet for me to share my own feelings in such a way as to not put the other person on the defensive and create controversy. Using this tactic goes a long way in helping me to reduce my anxiety about potentially confrontational situations. The little bit of courage I need to take this step goes far in helping me maintain my serenity and balance.

Affirmation I will continue to take my own inventory, check my pulse, and keep focus on those things that still bother me so I can work on them and continue to cope with life on life’s terms.