Conflicts lead to situations in which confrontation seems to be the only way out. People often fight to the finish. Whether we win or lose a fight is considered to be an essential part of living. Humour and self-esteem are often associated with a willingness to fight even if it could lead to destruction.
To understand confrontation in perspective, we should distinguish between two types of confrontation - confrontation on issues and confrontation between people.
Obviously, confrontation on issues is something we should never shy away from. It is confrontation between people that can be and should be avoided.
When we are stuck with issues or handicapped by a problem, we ought to do something to resolve the issue or solve the problem. The process of resolving an issue requires that we have the courage and the integrity to assess and accept the reality and take steps to overcome it. This is precisely what is meant by confrontation on an issue.
Confrontation between two sets of people takes place when there is a conflict of interests.The history of civilization is packed with stories of confrontation between various tribes.
The two types confrontation I have mentioned above demand two diametrically opposite approaches. Confronting issues is both a healthy practice and a necessary requirement.When you are facing an obstacle, the only way to move ahead is to remove that obstacle using all our physical and intellectual prowess.
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