# View all conflicts as your own fault first. - Bhakti Tirtha Swami

… if you really care about someone, you must remain unconcerned about how the person may perceive you. Friends or family members may feel disturbed that you won’t take drugs, drink alcohol, or even eat meat with them, and that you won’t let them do these things in your home. However, remember that caring about other people means that you don’t want to see them do harm to themselves. If a person doesn’t want to associate with you anymore, then you don’t need that kind of association.

Reflect on these tools as a daily meditation, and make the choice to shift your consciousness:

The best way to keep anyone alive is by following their instructions and exemplifying their teachings, not just individually but also as a community.