#ConflictTransformation

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Transcending Conflict: Navigating a Journey of Spiritual Growth in the Workplace

In the tumultuous landscape of the workplace, conflict often arises as a natural consequence of diverse perspectives, competing priorities, and interpersonal dynamics. Yet, amidst the chaos and discord, there exists a profound opportunity for growth—a journey of spiritual awakening that transcends the boundaries of ego and fosters deeper understanding, compassion, and resilience.

"Transcending Conflict: A Journey of Spiritual Growth in the Workplace" invites us to explore the transformative power of conflict as a catalyst for personal and collective evolution. It is a journey into the heart of adversity—a journey that challenges us to confront our fears, transcend our limitations, and embrace the fullness of our humanity.

At its essence, spirituality offers a roadmap for navigating conflict with grace and wisdom, guiding us toward reconciliation, healing, and transformation. It calls upon us to cultivate virtues such as mindfulness, compassion, and forgiveness—to transcend the narrow confines of ego and embrace a higher perspective grounded in love and interconnectedness.

So, how do we embark on this sacred journey of spiritual growth amidst conflict in the workplace? Let's delve into some key principles and practices:

Mindful Awareness: Conflict often arises when we react impulsively to challenging situations, driven by unconscious patterns of thought and behavior. Mindfulness—the practice of non-judgmental awareness of the present moment—empowers us to pause, breathe, and respond with clarity and intention. By cultivating mindful awareness, we can observe our thoughts and emotions without attachment, fostering a sense of spaciousness and equanimity in the face of conflict.

Compassionate Understanding: Beneath the surface of conflict lies a myriad of unmet needs, unexpressed emotions, and unspoken truths. Compassionate understanding invites us to approach conflict with empathy and curiosity—to listen deeply to the perspectives of others, seek to understand their underlying concerns, and honor their humanity with kindness and respect. By extending compassion to ourselves and others, we create space for healing and reconciliation, fostering deeper connections and mutual trust.

Forgiveness and Letting Go: Holding onto resentment and grievances only perpetuates the cycle of conflict, trapping us in a state of suffering and separation. Forgiveness—the act of releasing the past and embracing the present with an open heart—liberates us from the burden of resentment, allowing us to heal and move forward with greater ease and grace. By practicing forgiveness, we honor our inherent worth and dignity, cultivating a culture of grace and humility in the workplace.

Conflict Resolution Skills: While conflict is inevitable, how we navigate it determines its impact on our relationships and well-being. Conflict resolution skills empower us to engage in constructive dialogue, negotiate win-win solutions, and foster mutual understanding and collaboration. By learning to communicate assertively, listen empathetically, and negotiate creatively, we transform conflict from a source of division into an opportunity for growth and innovation.

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: Conflict often arises from differences in values, beliefs, and perspectives. Embracing diversity and inclusion invites us to celebrate the richness of human experience and honor the unique contributions of every individual. By fostering a culture of respect, equity, and belonging, we create an environment where diverse voices are heard, valued, and empowered, enriching our collective wisdom and resilience.

In conclusion, "Transcending Conflict: A Journey of Spiritual Growth in the Workplace" is not just about resolving disputes or restoring harmony—it's about embracing conflict as a sacred opportunity for growth and transformation. By integrating spiritual principles and practices into our approach to conflict resolution, we cultivate a workplace culture grounded in mindfulness, compassion, and authenticity—a culture where conflict becomes a catalyst for deeper connection, collaboration, and collective evolution. As we navigate the inevitable challenges of the modern workplace, let us remember that conflict, when approached with an open heart and a spirit of inquiry, has the power to catalyze our journey toward wholeness, healing, and spiritual awakening.

[coreehs]

Turn conflict into collaboration. Based on a detailed article from B: Proactive magazine, this presentation dives into effective conflict resolution techniques that can transform your professional and personal interactions. Learn how to navigate disagreements with grace and come to solutions that benefit everyone involved. Ideal for team leaders, managers, and anyone who wants to improve their communication skills, this video equips you with the tools to handle conflicts smoothly and constructively. Read now to build stronger, more cooperative relationships and subscribe for more practical communication tips.

[humanityforone]

The Dialectic of Creating Healing & Safe Healthcare Enviroments

The Dialectic of Creating Healing & Safe Healthcare Enviroments

Kindness is strength. This is so very true! One would find it difficult to source a better summary of strength of character (for anyone and especially leaders) than that of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. I said difficult, but not impossible, as a book fit to sit directly next to The Meditations is It Worked for me: In Life and Leadership, by Colin Powell. One could spend a lifetime…

[rachaelrice]

This is the kind of shit I'm talking about. Spell crafting, actual making, learning how to be with the trouble in a good way, sitting with the reality of harms done, showing up for the duty of repair. Basket weaving with invasive species and council making among same. Amazing. ⠀ ⠀ Sliding scale. Link in bio.⠀ ⠀ NEW 3 DAY OFFERING from @raincrowepdx of #villagemysteryschool + @petermichaelbauer of @rewildportland :: WEAVING THE BASKET OF COUNCILWAY :: September 5-7, 2020⠀ ⠀ A new spell for a new time. Join us.⠀ ⠀ Via #RewildPortland: We are excited to be collaborating with the Village Mystery School for an online program taught by @raincrowepdx and @petermichaelbauer called "Weaving the Basket of Councilway." ⠀ ⠀ This program weaves together the bundles of conflict transformation and invasive species basket weaving, creating a literal and cultural container for an embodied, land-rooted practice of integrity repair. Please check out our website for more info and registration:⠀ ⠀ >>> https://www.rewildportland.com/weaving-the-basket-of-councilway/⠀ ⠀ September 5-7 :: 10am-6:00pm :: via Zoom ⠀ ⠀ Photo by @resiliencedesign ⠀ ⠀ #conflict⠀ #conflicttransformation ⠀ #transformativejustice ⠀ #conflictresolution ⠀ #basketmaking ⠀ #basketweaving ⠀ #englishivy ⠀ #basketry ⠀ #invasivespecies ⠀ #rewild ⠀ #rewilding ⠀ #rewildyourself https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4kgT1A0uu/?igshid=zbdyeb8zp14p

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Repost from @radiant.womxn Posted @withregram • @radiant.womxn ✨ ARTIVISM: OPEN CALL ✨ We are looking for diverse digital/graphic artists to interpret the #TAGMEIN campaign through their cultural lens. We'll be selecting 5-7 concepts to be a part of a Bonfire t-shirt fundraising campaign where 100% of proceeds will go to the racial justice org of the artist's choice and 100% of any tips will go directly to the artist. All submissions will be featured in a digital campaign through @radiant.womxn as well. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE SUN. JULY 19! Students, LGBTQ+, womxn of color artists are HIGHLY encouraged to submit!! Let’s make some art, take action, and raise a ton of money for racial justice ♥️✊🏽 See link in bio for readings that inspired this campaign along with a resource guide filled with tools to help navigate tough conversations, deepen your own learning and understanding of race, and push the organizations you’re a part of to pursue racial justice. Massive thank you to artist @jackiekdesigns & copywriter @rebeccaestherc who lent their incredible talents pro bono to this campaign and thank you to #TAGMEIN2020 supporters as well ♥️✨ . . . #artforgood artforgood #artivist #artivism #artopencall #socialjustice #racialjustice #racialequality #racialequity #liberation #antiracism #courageousconversations #conflicttransformation #designforgood #artistsofcolor #blacklivesmatter #blm #artchallenge #drawinyourstyle #opencall #allyship #bipoc #bipocartists #studentartists #allshemakes https://www.instagram.com/p/CBy3qHeBGyx/?igshid=99lj8mui9tyb

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Infographic by Amber on https://www.instagram.com/conflicttransformation/

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credit to: @ conflicttransformation on instagram for these beautiful images! 

if you’d like an introductory article: here is one interviewing ruth wilson gilmore about whether we need prisons, and by extension, police. (the answer is no.) 

“Abolition means not just the closing of prisons but the presence, instead, of vital systems of support that many communities lack. Instead of asking how, in a future without prisons, we will deal with so-called violent people, abolitionists ask how we resolve inequalities and get people the resources they need long before the hypothetical moment when, as Gilmore puts it, they ‘mess up.’” 

There’s tons more articles written in what i consider to be fairly accessible language on this site, created I believe by abolition organizer mariame kaba. in this devastating moment, i think it’s on all of us to really try and open ourselves to the possibilities of a better world and what that would mean for how we as individuals understand ourselves as human beings and our responsibilities to our communities.

Edit: just want to acknowledge that many of these suggestions involve social service systems that have also historically been racist colonial tools of the state, and so these systems also must be radically reimagined in order to have a society truly rooted in justice.

[surnativa]

Liberia & Sierra Leone - Golden Kids News A short informational video about Sear... #surnativa #africa #children #conflictresolution #conflicttransformation #drum #golden #kids #liberia #liberian #news #peace #peacebuilding #searchforcommonground #sfcg #sierraleone #studio #talking #war Source: https://surnativa.com/liberia-sierra-leone-golden-kids-news/?feed_id=9022&_unique_id=5f2ef35053e78

[survivalarts]

What is Transformative Justice? Swipe ➡️ to understand more about Survivor-led accountability processes that do not rely on the oppressive state, courts or authorities. Right now, abusers are being held accountable in their own communities, thanks to call outs happening simultaneously. Also, the @psyco_ovas of @la_conxa are demanding accountability by the violent attacks made against them last year. Let's support ALL SURVIVORS of personal, political, and state violence. Let us rise to the call of transformative and restorative justice to create a better & safe world, for us all. 🗡️ . #repost @frontlinemedics This is needed rn. What should center our abolitionist and anti-colonial work is #transformativejustice. Known to some as #communityaccountability or #conflictresolution It's the most unsung, unglamorous, yet necessary labor that often falls upon womn & femmes. THIS is what is going to sustain an action, a group, collective, or organization. I challenge us (especially men & masculine of center ppls) ALL to take part in this carework that could render these oppressive institutions, that incarcerate and kill us, irrelevant. Not every relationship will be fully restored. The hope of this work is that the survivor's safety/direction is priority, harm doing stops, behavior is addressed & transformed. #Reposted from @conflicttransformation Preface: This post was requested by multiple folks; I hope it is helpful. There are generations of knowledge about transformative justice and its practices; the knowledge here is both collective & therefore not my own & also interpreted through my own experiences, understandings, & values. I do not speak for everyone who practices this work & certainly not for the extraordinary people who developed it over generations. If transformative justice is something you want to pursue, like any practice you should read the varying perspectives of people experienced in this work. @mia.mingus , Mariame Kaba, Shira Hassan, Mimi Kim, & organizations Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective, Atlanta Transformative Justice Collaborative, INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence, Generation 5, Creative Interventions + more. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYlz4MJfPh/?igshid=1f8vdjmgvyfvy

[aaenglish236]

As we are in the midst of a revolution and confronting the issues of police-brutality head on, now is the time to start envisioning what police abolition may look like, in reality. Throughout the quarter, we have faced the reality that Anti-Blackness still prevails within communities of color. Speaking with our families, friends, neighbors, and communities is an important and powerful first step, in establishing accountability.

8MR wrote a letter to help you talk to your own family about not calling the police:  bit.ly/18MR-CALLME

What would you like to be seen in these contexts?

If folks are sleeping on benches in the park…

Someone is behaving erratically & in harms way…

You are experiencing intimate partner violence…

Someone is talking to themselves on the bus…

You are experiencing a mental health crisis & afraid…

Someone seems to be snooping in car windows on your block…

Your friends are intoxicated & fighting but you don’t want them to get in trouble…

You don’t realize, but your brake lights aren’t working…

Each of these scenarios are worthy of love, care, and community-support. Not one of these should constitute death, nor do any of these require the involvement of police.

Some alternative options include: trauma informed crisis intervention teams, city employees (who do not hold the power for bureaucratic discretion or legal repercussion), the shift towards +311 (vs +911), calling your neighbors, having peace keepers and de-escalation experts within communities, and substance use services, who have the resources to intervene… These are just a few options, but the options of envisioning a new future are endless.  

Police abolition work is about slowly shifting towards alternative methods of community-based standards of safety, support, and prevention. If police are needed for emergency situations, then we need to start looking at the ways in which we define an emergency, how our implicit racial biases effect our judgements in situations, and how we can all be preventative and proactive community members.

In this class, we have learned that all struggles are intertwined. Solidarity work is key in strengthening communities and fighting towards the liberation for all.

Scenarios by: @conflicttransformation (Instagram) Graphic by: @8millionrising (Instagram)

Suzanne F.

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This is a wonderful way of reimagining what our society could look like if we defunded the police. #Repost @mattmcgorry with @get_repost ・・・ We need to imagine alternatives to police and have bold visions of how we can restructure society to heal and support communities. The money is there for all this to be possible. But in LA, over 50% of the general budget goes to policing, and this leaves crumbs for the alternatives. (Images via @conflicttransformation ) #DefundThePolice #Abolition https://www.instagram.com/p/CBW-1iWJZMT/?igshid=e4suldzieksp

[humanityforone]

Incivility is here to stay: Knowing this, let's get busy facing it

Incivility is here to stay: Knowing this, let’s get busy facing it

Greetings, See this brief article that highlights the challenges in healthcare with incivility, aggression, and violence from patients and visitors. It was shared and highlighted on LinkedIn by some of my Healthcare Security Leadership colleagues. COVID and the associated stress (e.g., surrounding tightened visitor restrictions) have certainly added to incivility, aggression, and violence…

[riotready]

Some good info put together by @conflicttransformation #defundthepolice (at Inglewood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBRdtVVDKJF/?igshid=b1kupjbkfrzu

[thetallesttree-blog]

What a great day at CompassionFest! The team and you (and Whitneyville Cultural Center) knocked it out of the park yesterday! Great, great job! Here's a photo of some of the 16 people that attended my workshop:

Lovebombing and Heart Attack: Wielding Unviolence - a workshop on having difficult conversations through Conflict Transformation practices

Thanks again for inviting me, CompassionFest! For more information on classes and workshops, please visit facebook.com/ANEWHEROISM Enjoy!

[mrulster]

PDF - www.c-r.org

Articles by Duncan MORROW and David BLOOMFIELD. My photo used with permission.