find a tree that can function as a Justice of the Peace
if you have a conflict with someone, invite them to meet under your chosen tree
request the tree to mediate and help you resolve the conflict
all parties sit in silence with the tree for a few minutes
each person describes the problem from their perspective, describing the effect of other participants' actions on themselves
pay attention to separating facts from opinions and emotional content
whenever the discussion becomes too heated, one of the participants can turn to the tree and ask for help
the conversation can then cease, and all parties involved pay attention only to the tree
after a few minutes, the conversation can resume
repeat for as long as needed for the conflict to reach a resolution