Dear Mrs. Breed

Conflict is one of many challenges in everyday life. It is presented to us in many ways such as trying to figure out how to get your homework done on time, finding a way to win the football game, or something just as simple as trying to get out of doing your chores. However, there are times in everyone's life where your conflict is beyond the norm. These could include standing up to your school bully, trying to save someone’s life, or as many would say the greatest conflict in human history, the Nazis rise to power. There are many ways to solve a conflict in general no matter how morally wrong it is. However, history has shown time and time again that the best way to solve a conflict is to stand up to it while also

One approach to respond to conflict is shown in the thoughts and actions of Anne Frank. In the story, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne’s solution to make the better of her situation was demonstrated. For instance, her diary entry, dated Saturday, July 11, 1942, describing her living space at the Secret Annex, noticed, “Up to now our bedroom, with its blank walls, was very bare [...] I was able to plaster the wall with pictures. It looks much more cheerful” (Frank 19). This represents a particular action in which Anne made to

Showing a positive attitude can make dealing with a conflict much easier. An example of this would be Anne Frank during world war 2 when she kept a journal. In her writings she refers her journal as “Kitty” as if she were writing to a friend and keeps her writing formal. Anne Frank also writes in light and happy tone writing things like “ It's more like being on vacation in some strange pension” in paragraph 18 and “It looks much more cheerful” in paragraph 19 when she is hiding in a damp lopsided building.This shows even though Anne is in a terrible position she remains positive, thinking only about the good. As a

World war 2, Pearl Harbor, and the Holocaust. These are all examples of different conflicts that have occurred throughout history that have changed and or ended many people's lives. Even though there are conflicts there are many ways that can help you overcome them. One way you can deal with conflict is family who will help drive you to find the answer to your problem also just having friends at tough times and allowing new friendships to develop. The best way over all to respond to conflict is by using your family and friendships to help you overcome the conflicted in front of you.

In “The Diary of a Young Girl” the author states, “But as you can see, Kitty, I'm still alive, and that's the main thing” (Frank). Since Anne had a positive attitude about the situation she was in, it helped her realize that she should be thankful for the little things. It also helped her to forget about the hardships and celebrate the jubilant times. In “Dear Miss Breed” the author states as she was on her way to a Japanese internment camp, “One of the most beautiful scenery was when crossing a bridge which was right above the Colorado River” (Oppenheim). Louise Ogawa had a cheerful attitude and she gained positive experiences during her trip. As she was looking at the river, it helped her forget for a while about the things she is about to face. In the article “How Your Attitude Affects Your Reality” Honoree Corder states, “When something less-than-fantastic happens, you can respond or react. Choose to respond in whatever way is appropriate and then press the reset button on your attitude” (Corder). During a hard time, having a change in attitude is key, and very important. Having a negative attitude, however, will not help relieve the pain that is being felt. A hopeful and sanguine outlook on a situation will help to not focus on the unfortunate things in

Research shows that positive thoughts can help you to build skills and make a real value in your life, while negative thoughts narrow your mind and you only focus on negative emotions. (Clear, How Positive Thinking Builds Your Skills, Boosts Your Health, and Improves Your Work, Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 13) But what would be the best response to conflict, a negative attitude or a positive attitude? We can look at people such as Louise Ogawa who was in Japanese internment camps in the United States also during World War II who both had a positive response to conflict. Anne Frank who was in the concentration camps in Germany during World War II is another great example of a positive response to conflict. After reading about these people and

Conflict affects people's actions in many ways. Conflict can affect people's actions, beliefs, and fracture family relationships. Some sources that represent these conflicts is the Anne Frank Diary and the Hitler Youth Article. In the Anne Frank Diary it shows man vs. society which impacts her moms actions throughout the Diary. In the Hitler Youth Article it shows man vs. government and man vs. self which impacts the children growing up around Hitler and the teachers who have to obey Hitler's orders.

As many of us has stated, how we handle conflict determines whether the outcome is a negative or a positive one. Majority of us also stated that if conflict is

Zig Ziglar once said, “Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” In more than one way Ziglar was correct in saying this, a positive attitude is better than a negative one, especially when it comes to conflict. Anne Frank and Mrs.Breed both show how a positive attitude towards a problem would help more than a negative one. In my experience, negative thinking results in more conflict, which means, positive thinking results with a solution, most of the time. This leads me to believe, a positive attitude is the best response to conflict.

Every morning when people wake up, they face a new day filled with the challenges of life. These challenges come in many forms. Many of the challenges people face can be solved and overcome; however, others may be difficult or even impossible to solve. As people endure the challenges they cannot solve, it is important to remember that a positive attitude will help anyone successfully endure challenges they face in life. Research has confirmed and the book The Diary of Anne Frank and the speech “Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat” by Winston Churchill are proof that the best way to respond to conflict is to maintain a positive attitude and focus on the task at hand.

Throughout history, many battles have been fought, many have been lost, and many have been won. TBut throughout these times of conflict, how do people choose to contain themselves during these times of conflict, battle, and need? Anne Frank’s journal, titled Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl and Ellie Wiesel’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech are all great sources and examples of why people can best respond to conflict by responding with an honest attitude, attempting to become comfortable in their new situation, and doing everything they can with a level head. People can best respond to conflict by attempting to become comfortable in their new situation.

An example of Negative conflict is the murder of James Foley. Although this event was obviously not a positive one, a few positive outcomes may have came from such a tragedy. According to the oxford dictionary a ‘Crucible’ is defined as: A situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.

Warrior of the Heart” is to help solve problems each and every day. Therefore, I aim to enter into dialogue honestly in all ways in an effort to create a supportive environment and preserve the relationship. I know there is a value to conflict and prescribe to the philosophy embodied in the adage “There is no bad from which good can not come.” (unknown) Therefore, I shall encourage others to recognize and value mistakes and failure. I believe all experiences lead to discovery and learning. To me, this mindset coupled with this quote captures the spirit authors Wilmot & Hocker suggest about conflict in general. They state that the conflict experience is “an important means of growth rather than a failure or a negative event.”

I learned that personal and group conflict is good, due to the fact that it allows issues or disagreements to reach the surface and provide us the opportunity to learn, so we can make accommodating changes. Conflict does have negative consequences, however the positive benefits seem to ultimately force the parties to acknowledge the underlying issues and come up with a compromising solution. The world would be a better place, if we all understand that diversity conflict is a great way to build a bridge from two opposing views. Diversity conflict between two or more parties in organizations can create an energizing bond that will benefit both sides while making decisions. When reading

Anne Frank was a really positive person even in some of the darkest times. “Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy,”- Anne Frank. A vast majority of people approach conflicts and situations negatively. Still, one of the best ways to approach any situation in with a positive attitude, at least, in my opinion. Being positive can create a better outlook in life and a wonderful living for any individual. All you need to do is change the way you see the world. Changing the way you see the world can change many things for a single person, who can spread it to others through sheer positive emotions. Positivity is contagious.