There are some people who always seem angry and continuously look for conflict. Walk away from these people. The battle they're are fighting isn't with you, it's with themselves. ~ Unknown
Being someone who strives for continuous improvement to be a kinder person every day, and find ways to remove destructive conflicts from my life, I still am surprised by those who seek out conflict and prefer mean-spirited behavior over moving more gently through life. I used to think if I could be kind enough or gain true understanding of the demons which plague those who prefer to operate from a place of conflict, I could fix the situation. Although this approach can work in some circumstances, I have come to the conclusion this is not a unilateral truth. Some people carry such deep fear or anger in their bellies that they cannot comprehend or receive kindness for kindness' sake so being unkind and hurtful is the only way they can function.
Truth be told, I have never been much of a fighter, so instead of learning to fight well, my quest has been to learn to disagree respectfully and, in this, not subvert my important truths. More importantly though, I am learning how to simply walk away, turn the other cheek so to speak, but most importantly not engage in or respond to the pokes, prods, or passive-aggressive behavior I encounter from those who are battling within themselves. I will always be kind, but in setting healthy boundaries and calling a spade a spade, I have resigned from my prior role as a punching bag for the mean-spirited people of the world. ~ Mk Michaels
