Do we respond in ways that create the world we want, or do we end up creating more of what we don't want? 
I have the privilege of knowing John Kinyon as both a teacher and a client. One of the big lessons I'm learning from him is that conflict is not just a threat. Within conflict is the potential for reaching new and great possibilities.
Article: Self-Connection in the Midst of Difficulty: Mindfulness, Nonviolent Communication, and The Power of Conflict