Tammy, I have asked similar questions and came to see what the responses were to your questions. [ Edit to add for clarity -- I responded to you as the OP, but it was to a different question embedded within the dialog that followed. I see what you asked originally again now and my response doesn't make complete sense if taken only in the…
Tammy, I have asked similar questions and came to see what the responses were to your questions. [ Edit to add for clarity -- I responded to you as the OP, but it was to a different question embedded within the dialog that followed. I see what you asked originally again now and my response doesn't make complete sense if taken only in the context of your original question. That's why! ;) ] What I am reading turned on a lightbulb for me. Over the winter, I took a certification course to become a conscious dying coach and a death doula. Part of that training was learning and implementing the art of conscious communication and deep listening into our practice. Wow. Learning this (and non-violent communication) CHANGED.MY.LIFE. All of the things mentioned.. the skills that are being discussed here... are part of Conscious Communication and Non-violent Communication. These are ways to navigate conflict and difference of opinion without making anyone right/wrong or within a bubble of judgment/shame. I'm still un-learning old ways at 48 years young... and learning new ones to replace them with. It's hard work and sometimes messy. But it has changed many of my previously challenged relationships for the better. Mostly, the one with myself. I suppose that I see this as a way to take personal responsibility in taking that voluntary "step back" and hoping that those changes ripple out. I can't wait for a leader. You know? :( I hope this helps. xx
Tammy, I have asked similar questions and came to see what the responses were to your questions. [ Edit to add for clarity -- I responded to you as the OP, but it was to a different question embedded within the dialog that followed. I see what you asked originally again now and my response doesn't make complete sense if taken only in the context of your original question. That's why! ;) ] What I am reading turned on a lightbulb for me. Over the winter, I took a certification course to become a conscious dying coach and a death doula. Part of that training was learning and implementing the art of conscious communication and deep listening into our practice. Wow. Learning this (and non-violent communication) CHANGED.MY.LIFE. All of the things mentioned.. the skills that are being discussed here... are part of Conscious Communication and Non-violent Communication. These are ways to navigate conflict and difference of opinion without making anyone right/wrong or within a bubble of judgment/shame. I'm still un-learning old ways at 48 years young... and learning new ones to replace them with. It's hard work and sometimes messy. But it has changed many of my previously challenged relationships for the better. Mostly, the one with myself. I suppose that I see this as a way to take personal responsibility in taking that voluntary "step back" and hoping that those changes ripple out. I can't wait for a leader. You know? :( I hope this helps. xx