Definition:  a :  competitive or opposing action of incompatibles :  antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons) a conflict of principles b :  mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands  

When we are in conflict with ourselves, with an intimate, with our leadership, fear and anger surface more often and it is difficult to  even imagine a safe harbor. How do we respond to ourselves during these difficult times? How do we respond  to each other? The inequities that have always existed are becoming more pronounced. So how can we move towards connection in the  midst of heartbreak? This has always been the human dilemma. There are no simple solutions, there never have been, but the problem in our nation, between each other, in ourselves is no longer repressed. If we cannot avoid  this conflict in ourselves or with each other, or in our nation, we can choose  the difficult frustrating and confusing option to become more intimate and alive. Artists,  writers, film makers are giving voice to this, Inspired expression is coming out on media, in Marches, in poetry.  Inspiration and hopelessness are in a lively  struggle. When it’s all too much we can  easily isolate, and become more alienated. Why not reach out  and find someone  who cares, rather than alienate find connection. Intimacy is a revolutionary response to an environment  that  fosters  alienation.