It is very difficult to apply the old Indian adage 'Do not judge another until you have walked a mile in his moccasins,' unless you get out of your own moccasins first.

When conflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Embracing conflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration can lead to growth and fascination.

Conflict can be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither side loses and a new dance is created.

Our lives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we do with conflict that makes the difference.

Being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view to a viewing point - a higher, more expansive place, from which you can see both sides.

What would it be like if you lived each day, each breath, as a work of art in progress? Imagine that you are a masterpiece unfolding each second of every day, a work of art taking form with every breath.