Capiche? Comprende? Katalavenis? Understand?
Today's Intention: Seek first to Understand.
Since I began studying yoga consistently, my self awareness has truly increased. During those wonderful, albeit fleeting, phases when I am feeling particularly inspired and in alignment with Grace, I push myself to experiment with different perspectives, actions and practices which don't usually come naturally.
Right in the midst of conflict, I have tried shifting the way I usually operate and letting my intention become to truthfully understand all I can. It is through this exercise that I learn so much. One of my tendencies, when I am out of balance, is to focus too much of my energy on being understood. This creates barriers in communication. And when I reflect honestly, I can see its a sign of emotional immaturity, as well as a lack of self-trust and self-confidence. Only when I feel sure of who I am can I abandon the need for others to understand and validate me.
When there is conflict of any kind, to any degree, today I will seek first to understand the situation and the other person's perspective. I will remain conscious of my walls, of not being reactionary, and I will create space for more silence so that I can truly hear what is present.
Since I began studying yoga consistently, my self awareness has truly increased. During those wonderful, albeit fleeting, phases when I am feeling particularly inspired and in alignment with Grace, I push myself to experiment with different perspectives, actions and practices which don't usually come naturally.
Right in the midst of conflict, I have tried shifting the way I usually operate and letting my intention become to truthfully understand all I can. It is through this exercise that I learn so much. One of my tendencies, when I am out of balance, is to focus too much of my energy on being understood. This creates barriers in communication. And when I reflect honestly, I can see its a sign of emotional immaturity, as well as a lack of self-trust and self-confidence. Only when I feel sure of who I am can I abandon the need for others to understand and validate me.
When there is conflict of any kind, to any degree, today I will seek first to understand the situation and the other person's perspective. I will remain conscious of my walls, of not being reactionary, and I will create space for more silence so that I can truly hear what is present.