Cultivating a Unity-Oriented Mindset

I was reflecting on a line that struck me during a Unity Study Group session:

"If both people or parties are angry, it doesn't matter who is right — both are wrong."

That line felt so profound, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Conflict often begins on the smallest scale between two people or parties and, unfortunately, it’s usually over petty or insignificant matters.

Conflict Starts Small

This can happen between friends, family members, colleagues, classmates, neighbors, or even strangers. Without conflict resolution skills and a Unity-Oriented Mindset to guide us toward unity-focused outcomes, how can we handle larger conflicts?

Why a Unity-Oriented Mindset Matters

When tension arises in communities, organizations, schools, governments, countries, or even globally where stakes are high and risks are real our ability to respond consciously becomes crucial. If pride already interferes in everyday interactions, how can we act from a higher place in complex, high-stakes situations?

The Challenge of Pride

Pride can easily consume the mind. Both parties may wait for the other to move first, while the situation escalates and worsens sometimes to the point of no return. Yet, I truly believe there is always a way forward. It’s never too late. It sounds small, yet tragic no wonder conflicts and wars still exist today.

Practicing Unity Daily

This reflection made it clear how essential it is to cultivate a Unity-Oriented Mindset as a personal practice. Whether it’s with a family member, a colleague, a friend, or even a stranger, these small moments are opportunities to practice and grow, no matter how difficult they may feel.

When we do this consistently, everybody wins. And if we can carry that mindset into everything we do, there is real hope for achieving unity on a global scale.