The next time you find yourself walking into a battle, confrontation, debate or an argument, ask yourself if you really need to be there.
Not every battle cry is meant to be answered. Some provide the opportunity to rise above whatever (or whoever) is trying to provoke you.
Of course not all conflict should be avoided. Sometimes conflict is healthy and necessary. Conflict can stimulate new ideas, challenge our thinking, lead to problem solving and foster creativity.
However, when emotions are highly charged or, our ethics or morals feel compromised, or, we don’t feel heard or understood, or, we’re recycling the same old arguments and conflicts with individuals who are disrespectful and manipulative, we might be putting our self esteem and mental well-being at risk.
You CAN walk away from the toxic people, relationships, environments or unhealthy patterns of behaviour, that try to call you into battle.
You don’t have to show up for every conflict that invites you in. Your greatest victories may be realized in the battles you never fight ☮️.
Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️
The Whimsey Angel 