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1.

Cite any personal experience of conflict, then explain how you resolved it peacefully.

There is a personal story about a time when I struggled with myself, my ideals,
and the question of whether life is worth living and whether our existence is purposeful. I
resolved it through reading philosophy books and the works of existential philosophers.
That brought me peace, a solution, and a possible answer to the question that had me
stumped, which is. acknowledging that existence is meaningless in and of itself, which
is why we must make it meaningful. By realizing that everything is ludicrous, you have
the ability to resist against meaninglessness. While this worthless, seemingly never-
ending, monotonous work of living a meaningless existence continues. We can conquer
it by while simultaneously understanding that we alone have the ability to choose how
to live and feel within the limits of our meaningless lives. We can either find delight in
the struggle, embrace the absurdity of our pointlessness, and overcome it. Alternatively,
we may perish in the nothingness of existence. Accepting the absurdity of everything
around us is an important first step, but it should not be the last. Accepting, ignites a
revolution with the potential to transform a meaningless life into a fruitful and productive
one.

2. How can you attain peace in:

    a) Personal level

I suppose there are a plethora of ways in which we can find peace with
ourselves. But first, let us define what it means to achieve personal peace.
Personal/Inner peace is defined as a state of physical and spiritual tranquility in the face
of a variety of stresses. Finding peace of mind entails discovering happiness,
contentment, and bliss in the face of adversity. Finding happiness and inner peace does
not require a life free of problems or conflict, as we all face difficulties. There are those
who seek solace in order to achieve personal peace. There are those who adhere to
God's word. However, it is our discipline, self-control, compassion, and
acknowledgment of our suffering in this world of pain that may ultimately lead us to
personal peace. In the book “Wisdom from Peace is Every Step “, the author explained
that it is our mind of love brings peace, joy, and happiness to ourselves and others”.
This sounds simple, but it takes years of training to develop a mind of love, inner peace,
and joyful compassion.

  b) Interpersonal level

I guess in attaining interpersonal peace we could look at monks. But before that
lets define first what is interpersonal peace. Interpersonal Peace entails accepting
people's differences and diversity; resolving disagreements and conflicts nonviolently
through dialogue and discussion; relating to others with compassion, empathy, and a
sense of justice; coexisting peacefully with them; and being a good member of one's
family and neighborhood. Monks live their lives full of calmness, happiness, and peace.
But how? The monks have worked very hard to become happy, peaceful people. And
they work hard to keep their philosophy of compassion for all human beings alive.
Everyone knows that humans are naturally selfish beings. That means we are usually
out for ourselves. Sure, we often work together, but only for our own benefit. But monks
on the other hand remind us that just because we have certain natural tendencies
doesn't mean we have to follow them. We could improve our human nature if we tried
hard enough. Suggesting that in order for us to attain interpersonal peace we could
shape our lives or simply our mindset to the lives and wisdom of the monks full of
compassion and love for others.

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