I mean I wish there was one simple thing, but finding a facilitated place to have great conversations in places of safety does not sound like a simple thing to get or to do. What am I missing here? No time for 7 steps
I understand that. The idea I'm suggesting is simple; the execution, perhaps, is not. However, there is precedent for this in many countries, including our own, as well as throughout history. So, it is doable. Our current challenge in actualizing it is that of fractured communities and too little face-to-face connection. However, we would be well-served by addressing that issue.
As for having no time for seven steps, that's a point taken; and while I don't believe there are quick fixes, it helps me, at least, to see this as a journey of growth in the circumstances we've been dealt. What helps you these days?
Hi Sylvia, Appreciate your thoughts on this. I do believe talking with each other, deeply and honestly, is the foundation. Always. In every challenging circumstance throughout history, as in our personal lives, we need to connect first. But from there, there is so much more. My point here is simply that the connection and deep conversation matter so much right now, so that we are not just reacting to every last thing, which leads to depletion, but gaining perspective and strength from each other.
YES to finding psychological safety and the courage to have conversations about the state of the world and our own emotions. Thank you for this, Lisa!
Thank you, Maya! I believe we’re on the same wavelength.😉
I mean I wish there was one simple thing, but finding a facilitated place to have great conversations in places of safety does not sound like a simple thing to get or to do. What am I missing here? No time for 7 steps
A good one I’ve yet to learn!
I understand that. The idea I'm suggesting is simple; the execution, perhaps, is not. However, there is precedent for this in many countries, including our own, as well as throughout history. So, it is doable. Our current challenge in actualizing it is that of fractured communities and too little face-to-face connection. However, we would be well-served by addressing that issue.
As for having no time for seven steps, that's a point taken; and while I don't believe there are quick fixes, it helps me, at least, to see this as a journey of growth in the circumstances we've been dealt. What helps you these days?
Slowing down.
All sounds very interesting but the one thing we can do, I think you are saying, is we can talk with others about stuff . Basically.
Hi Sylvia, Appreciate your thoughts on this. I do believe talking with each other, deeply and honestly, is the foundation. Always. In every challenging circumstance throughout history, as in our personal lives, we need to connect first. But from there, there is so much more. My point here is simply that the connection and deep conversation matter so much right now, so that we are not just reacting to every last thing, which leads to depletion, but gaining perspective and strength from each other.
Ok thanks , this makes sense.
Thanks for nudging me to say more.