Inner Conflict

A Brief Discussion on Inner Conflict We had never heard of the term "inner conflict" before, but now it seems to come up all the time. And when we look at ourselves, or anyone around us, we realize there have always been moments like this — moments when the stark contrast between our inner world and the outer reality drains our energy, quietly and invisibly to others. For example, the tug-of-war between the world we imagine and the world we actually live in often leaves us feeling lost. At times, we tell ourselves, " This is just how life is — everyone else is doing the same." But then, we feel the creeping unhappiness, the stifled frustration — and often, there's no one to talk to. Or worse, even when we do try, no one seems to understand. It's no wonder the number of people suffering from depression keeps rising year after year. Sometimes this inner conflict is triggered by life-shaking events — sudden layoffs, family crises, or othe...