Can personal conflicts lead to personal growth?

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Personal conflicts can arise due to difference in beliefs, opinions, values, actions or even due to misunderstandings. Personal conflicts have destroyed relationships, families and even nations. In fact, resolving personal conflicts is an art. Recently I encountered two scenarios in which two individuals richly benefitted from personal conflicts! In one scenario after being cheated by his mother over inheritance and money, a man went on to become financially independent (In other words, Rich!) from being almost bankrupt! Another one was a man who was left by his girlfriend over his obesity. He has now lost all the extra fat and looks wonderful. Based on the above, I believe in a way personal conflicts can lead to personal growth. Individuals would have the motivation to change themselves- challenge themselves, challenge their beliefs, their values and most importantly come out of the comfort zones. They take better decisions and can be more constructive in their approach. Both these individuals went through pain, but instead of cribbing and swearing, they went onto change their lives! I could sense the feel of accomplishment speaking to them – their confidence has boosted to several levels. Personal conflicts can give insight to one’s limitations and needs. We need to do a bit of self-reflection and critical thinking and we could make big changes and perhaps even resolve the conflicts itself. So, what’s your take?