Conflict is healthy and natural. Violence is not. In theory, all violence is avoidable.

We can understand conflict as a necessary part of developing our most human qualities—as well as the art of engaging sticky issues in our relationships without resorting to violence.

1. Go deeper: Explore some tips and tools on conflict in this linked worksheet.

2. Practice: Describe a time when a conflict you experienced didn’t go down the path of violence, but led instead to mutual trust and admiration. What kept it from devolving into violence?