Avoiding Confrontation

Morning Mantra: "If you avoid conflict to keep the peace, you've started a war with yourself." As hard as it is, and believe me I KNOW it's hard, but you must speak your truth.  As difficult as confrontation is, you must not swallow your feelings to avoid it.Avoiding conflict IS conflict.The trick is to learn HOW to say your truth so it will be heard and received.How to confront without causing a defensive reaction.Healthy adults talk about their problems and look for solutions.  When people hurt them, they communicate with compassion, directly and tactfully.You cannot change what you refuse to confront. So go gently in the direction of speaking your truth.#BeWillingToSpeakYourTruth  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #morningMantra #InspirationalQuotes