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I appreciate Jess’ reframe, of hearing and respecting another person’s perspective. I am not sure how useful it is to look for a measure of halfway, except perhaps over time.
In a healthy, open relationship of trust, understanding, connection and appreciation seem to flow more easily. In a less healthy, less functional or higher conflict relationship, the meeting of hearts and minds can look quite different. In my experience one person often does the ‘meeting (ie. far more t...
In a healthy, open relationship of trust, understanding, connection and appreciation seem to flow more easily. In a less healthy, less functional or higher conflict relationship, the meeting of hearts and minds can look quite different. In my experience one person often does the ‘meeting (ie. far more than halfway), which allows the other party to respond in kind as best they are able. Far from ideal, for sure.
Yes, conflict resolution. Sigh …
I can honour the paths of others by listening to understand and respect without judgement, expectations, needs or demands, by setting and honouring healthy boundaries, and by being open minded, open hearted, grateful and generous when /as we are fortunate to walk together. Tea is good too…
Practicing being kind.
As I practice listening and surrendering to Spirit, I focus my attention on and commit my time, efforts and energy to the people and things that matter. When I ignore that ongoing commitment to connect, again and again, I retreat into an unconscious no. In terms of the nature of my Yes, I prefer a small, quiet reaching stepping, walking … I don’t think the world wants or needs a big, clanging, robust Yes from me these days …
Dear Kristi, Thank you so much for this helpful post! Your words point to a simple, clear and affirming path. It feels like a big and challenging project to learn these practices. I appreciate your pairing mindfulness with compassion and gratefulness. Some of those mind trains need a whole lot of patience and kindness to change course. Sincere thanks for this and all that you and the gratefulness team share so generously!
Thanks Arleen, I appreciate your down to earth words. Marriage for me is also a place of practice, just as you name so beautifully, ??
Dusty Su, This is beautiful and so helpful to be with what is … Sincere thank you! ??
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