Lesallan | May 24, 2025 Constructive and Destructive Conflict: A Path to Growth Conflict is inevitable in human interaction, arising in family relationships, friendships, communities, and workplaces. While conflict is sometimes viewed solely as a disruptive force, both constructive and destructive forms coexist. When managed with intention and insight, constructive Read more
Lesallan | May 24, 2025 Understanding Conflict and Conflict Resolution Conflict is an inherent aspect of interpersonal communication, arising when two or more interdependent parties perceive incompatible goals, limited resources, or obstacles to achieving their objectives (Hocker, Berry, & Wilmot, 2022). This struggle goes beyond mere disagreement; rather, conflict represents Read more
Lesallan | May 22, 2025 Perspectives on Conflict Resolution: Fable of the Blind Men and the Elephant Conflict is often sustained or escalated by our inability to perceive the entirety of any situation, much like the fable of the blind men and the elephant (Saxe, 2024), where each person’s understanding Read more
Lesallan | May 20, 2025 Embracing Divine Guidance in Times of Conflict In the intricate tapestry of life, Scripture reminds us that conflict is not an anomaly but an inherent aspect of human existence. As Job 5:7 states, “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward” (King Read more