This entry was originally posted on the Rotary Global Peace Forum Blog. The mission of the Rotary Global Peace Forum, to be held January 25-27, 2013 in Hawaii, is for Rotarians and Youth Leaders to come together and develop strategies towards a more peaceful world. To generate excitement for the forum within their district, Rotary District 5220 announced…

When I help people resolve their differences or deal with conflict I've consistently noticed that the nature of their interactions is deeply affected by how people feel about themselves.  When people feel fulfilled and whole they are far more likely to seek ways to connect with others.  If they come from a place of pain they behave in ways that mirror that inner conflict.  There is no value judgment to either approach, people simply function based on their inner dialogue and beliefs about…