Most people say they value honesty in a relationship. It seems like a no-brainer. Of course we want honesty. Yet true and consistent honesty remains elusive to many.
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Mental Illness is such an important topic. We have begun to address the idea more openly as a society. In my experience there have some sports stars leading the charge by speaking more freely about their anxiety and fears. What I think is unfortunate is that they are being burdened with the label of Mental Illness.
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Compromise isn’t necessary for a healthy, satisfying and joyful relationship. In fact I don’t recommend it.
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When you think of empathy do you think of a big, long, drawn out conversation? Diving deeply into the meaning about what someone is saying in order to uncover the needs they are longing to have heard? Me too. Not today though.
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When there is another person with you, are you truly hearing them and responding to what they are saying? Or are you thinking things and responding to your thoughts as if they are actually true (and even what’s being said)? Are you actually talking to yourself?
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I am concerned about the cost of war and the romance of serving our country on the individuals that are actually doing the serving. It is something I think about a good deal. Today included.
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If it seems too good to be true, then likely it is. I’ve been giving this idea some thought recently. I’m not so sure I believe it. Some practical thoughts.
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While true love is possible, how most people anticipate that this kind of relationship will actually become a reality is unrealistic and rare.
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I watched what happened between Will Smith and Chris Rock on the Oscars. The exchange offers the most perfect classic opportunity to talk about the ideas behind Nonviolent Communication. My first pass at writing something was quite educational (and dry). I’m realizing I want to write about what is in my heart.
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