Just recently I had the opportunity to take a good look at why I respond so emotionally to conflict. A good friend raised the point that as a female I am hard wired to nurture and it upsets me when I see those I care for in controversy. But again I raise the point I have always stood by that conflict is good. It gives us a chance to really define what it is we stand for and gives us a chance to learn and see other points of view. Conflict should by its very nature be as God would describe it Iron sharpening Iron.
With that said, it still gets a gut level emotional reaction from me. Whether I am involved directly in the conflict or on the outside. When I am involved, I would tend to say that maybe some of my reaction would be defensive, but I have learned over the years to keep my reactions to those I trust with it.
Lets get to the heart of this blog though. After a long day and some tough conversations I will admit. My first desire was to pull into McDonalds and get a milk shake, fries and cheese burger. WHY? I begin to wonder whether this will always be my reaction or if there is hope that I can reteach myself. I will say though , I fought the craving and enjoyed a delicious, healthy lunch instead.
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