Journal 1

Conflict for me is like a game of soccer. I used to detest it when I was younger and try to avoid it like the plague. But then I got older, saw positive things, and started to appreciate the enjoyment (benefits) that can come out of it. Also like soccer, I feel conflict doesn’t have time outs. The clock just keeps going at all times and you really can’t stop it because you need a break. When soccer is being played by people who don’t know what they’re doing, it really isn’t enjoyable to watch or be a part of, but when played by someone who is well prepared and skilled, it can be a great thing to see or participate in. When a game isn’t that important, it can end in a draw, but then there are really important matches. In these, sometimes it comes down to a point where you can’t keep playing the game anymore, no more extra time could be added, and it’s on to penalty kicks. It’s just one on one and taking shots at each other where one side is going to prevail eventually and one side is going to lose regardless of how the other side feels. But all in all, you are going to win some, you are going to draw some, and definitely going to lose some.