Confrontation
Apr 09, 2024The word itself gets most people anxious and fearful. If you’re one of these, you avoid it at all costs. As this seems to occur with most folks, I though it merits a little discussion. Let’s take a look at how and why Warrior’s embrace confrontation.
I believe confrontation is a good thing. It’s good because something new is being created. It’s good because it’s usually a precursor to meaningful dialogue. It’s good because it results in more specific communication so that all involved parties are having their needs met. It’s good because a positive and successful confrontation results in everyone being happier and feeling better.
In Western culture, confrontation is often viewed as a negative event. Two or more people are disagreeing about something. The word “confrontation” indicates the disagreement is getting more serious and now being elevated. All parties are digging their heels in and lines are being drawn in the sand. Tensions elevate and people are most likely repeating what they’ve already said, but with a louder voice and a bit more animation. Old positions are being reinforced with greater emphasis.
When this point is reached it’s a sure sign that effective communication has stopped, listening has been turned off, and all involved are assuming a defensive position. None of which will lead to a positive resolution. Fear and rigid behavior begin to grow as those involved act to protect themselves. A classic win/lose scenario.
Warriors don’t buy into any of this – they wade into the issue with a confident stride and an attitude of finding common ground. Because Warriors stand in their truth and realize their power, they act and speak with confidence, love, and sincerity. They’re authentic, loving, and are seeking mutually beneficial common ground. The classic win/win.
Because Warriors stand in their truth and walk with Spirit, they aren’t fearful of confrontation. They understand that confrontation is just a misunderstanding – a simple miscommunication. At some point meaningful dialogue has broken down. When this happens the involved parties tend to revert to their unconscious programming which typically reverts them back to their childhood, where they seek to protect themselves and maintain their power. In this fearful state, they believe they can be harmed in some way.
Warriors have an attitude of Oneness and seek a common understanding without emotional attachment. They don’t have an emotional position they need to explain or justify. The issue at hand simply doesn’t work for them. While knowing their boundaries, they seek the common ground for all involved.
By engaging in the confrontation without fear and emotional baggage, Warriors view this as an opportunity for growth. Something new can be created. A new viewpoint can be incorporated into their world. The Universe expands. They know that we’re all One and everyone is just doing their best to take care of themselves.
Warriors also understand that any conflict they encounter is an external result of some unresolved internal issues that have arisen to help them grow in stature, wisdom, and their capability to express love.
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