Ego is still - and will ALWAYS be the problem.

Unless and until Truth is remembered for what it is (LOVE,) ego will continue to be the root cause of any/all conflict. It is only when Truth is forgotten, that ego interjects; first by distractions then with fear.

The "trick" is simply to always bring the mind back to Truth. Although this task is simple, it is far from easy. Ego would like you to continue to believe Time is what it takes to resolve conflict however because only Truth sets you free, there is no Peace without Truth.

Too many believe removing oneself from "toxic" people and/or situations is how Peace is gained but Truth of the matter is your response (not reaction) to every situation is what maintains and/or reestablishes Peace.

There must be a pause i.e., stillness that occurs in order to recognize the right decision to make in every situation. The first right decision is to always first pause. It is the space of stillness that offers - never imposes - the only right answer. A pause, however brief, is how Truth can be recognized yet acceptance of Truth is how "freedom" is experienced.

Because Truth is not of this world, it has nothing to do with Time.  Because ego is on borrowed Time, it doesn't have Time to waste which explains why Shame and Regret are the results of making the wrong decision whenever ego is involved.

Let us (ALL of mankind) remember who WE are, LOVE, expressed in the physical and [very] temporary human form. Because only LOVE is Real, anything other than LOVE is, without fail,  a cry for LOVE because LOVE has simply been forgotten. Remember this and the enticing fragrance of needing to "protect" your image/reputation by retaliating (which always involves ego and always ends in conflict,) will be less and less effective.

Let us not continue to suffer in Denial of what WE know is Real and the only way to Peace - LOVE. Ego has no place here. Ego has done enough damage, don't you think? Be You, BE LOVE. Peace