ch. 4 #3

When reading through this chapter, the most interesting concept to me was Listening in Conflict Situations. The reason why I chose this concept, because I feel that its the most important part in all aspects of a conflict. I really want to focus on the definition of listening. Listening is a desire to pay attention to the other person. I feel this is important because many of the conflicts people run into, they stay the necks of each other and they hear the words the other person is saying but they dont actually listen to those words. I like to relate this concept in my life to many of the battles that I have ran into with my sister at home, but how a change that I made many years ago that proved to be successful. One time me and my sister were arguing about something small that turned into something way beyond that. And I finally realized to myself, why not listen to what she is trying to say and maybe open a door to something I was hearing or realized before. And ever since then I felt that any conflict I've come across a solution is easily found and both parties are always happy.