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.

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.

The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them.

It is hard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because we are not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creating a new "pearl" as we are in being right.

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

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

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