Prevention is better than cure. This is a saying that is used mostly in medical circles. However, I think it applies in most situations including conflict. A similar Swahili saying goes as follows “Usipoziba ufa, utajenga ukuta”. In English, it means if you do not repair a crack, you will end up building the entire wall. 

For us to live an inspired harmonious life, we should seek, as much as possible, to act or take precaution in advance to prevent bad effects that would come later on as a result of unaddressed conflict.

There is a gradual increase in the effects of conflict in our lives as time goes by. The incremental effects happen in such aspects as time, money, effects to our health and damage to relationships:

•  In the aspect of time, prevention of conflict takes seconds or minutes, but if it goes unaddressed it could take years to resolve. 
• In terms of money, dealing with conflict early on is mostly free, but if it is unaddressed for long it could cost millions to deal with. 
• In the aspect of health, dealing with conflict is free early on, however, if it is not addressed, the stress can result in medical issues that could cost millions to address. 
• In relationships, whether they be personal or business relationships, preventative measures are mostly free, however if a conflict emerges which goes unresolved for a long time, the relationship may end. 

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