When Conflict Arises

Never act with malice

Never speak of or to others poorly

Say good, considerate, and reasonably kind words, or say nothing

Malicious thoughts alone are unlikely to manifest negative outcomes that require time/energy to resolve. If you can resolve negative thoughts by letting yourself hear and feel in to them, that should be enough, or perhaps talking about those thoughts/feelings with someone you trust.

You must be very careful with your words and actions. Projecting negativity onto people you are experiencing conflict with – with your words or actions – has the potential to generate karma that takes time/energy to resolve.

It’s important to maintain neutrality when outwardly expressing your objections or disagreements with other people. You object to the situation or their behavior, but not to the essence of that person you are in conflict with.

Spare other people negative karma by refusing to mirror your perception of their depravity if they appear to attack you.

Instead, remain as neutral as possible and remind your self that you and that other person are worthy of love and peace, and that at the root of most conflict is genuine misunderstanding. It is impossible to truly know the intentions of another person.