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This is NOT an easy task.

It may certainly take a lifetime! Not only is it beneficial to work at eliminating these conflicts for the purpose of leading a more balanced life, but also it is essential in helping us make good decisions in a world of many choices. Nowadays, life is extremely fast-paced, and we are constantly bombarded with choices. I believe that working towards eliminating or gaining control over these inner conflicts produces a clearer, more receptive mind, and hones our instincts—all of which helps us to make better decisions and choices.

It all comes down to balance —external and internal. Ever notice how internal conflicts come to the surface, when we are feeling pressured by environmental influences? These pressures can come from many different environmental influences, such as money or financial matters, personal relationships, professional pressures and deadlines, health issues or any number of things life may bring our way. Conflicts and insecurities, which exist inside us, will come to the surface when pressured by these influences, squeezed from us like squeezing a grape produces grape juice. What lies inside us, is what comes out under pressure. While writing this book, I had the pleasure of being in Japan with several of my teachers. During this time a terrible earthquake struck the countries of Pakistan and India. It was amazing to me, as I watched CNN, (one of only two channels in English), how two countries which disliked each other immensely, were working together for a common good.