When you are facing conflict try to keep the surface of your inner-pool of emotions calm and steady

If petty and meddlesome people stress you out try to begin looking at their slights, insults and jabs as a form of training. Being insulted offers you an opportunity to practice having a non-response internally and remaining calm. It's a practice and it takes time, but it is very possible to learn this skill. Start with small slights and attacks and when they occur — steady yourself by setting the intention and say to yourself, "OK. This person is giving me an opportunity to practice having a...