I often find that having a conversation with myself, when stressing over something, helps me work things out. I talk out loud, as if talking to another person….sharing different viewpoints on the issue at hand that needs a calm clarity…
I was always taught to look at the person eye to eye but serious conversations, especially with children, often go better sitting side by side, such as in a car.
My book group was reading Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone's revised edition of Active Hope. It seemed to me that everyone else was able to keep up with the speed of our reading and discussion. I was ashamed of how much time I needed to read thoughtfully and to consider the issues presented. I didn't want to admit that I couldn't keep up with the group. But finally I got the courage to send the members an email explaining I needed more time to read and more discussion to fully comprehend the book's message. Their responses were all positive. Everyone supported spending more time working through this wisdom packed gift to our world.
I often find that having a conversation with myself, when stressing over something, helps me work things out. I talk out loud, as if talking to another person….sharing different viewpoints on the issue at hand that needs a calm clarity…
I was always taught to look at the person eye to eye but serious conversations, especially with children, often go better sitting side by side, such as in a car.
My book group was reading Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone's revised edition of Active Hope. It seemed to me that everyone else was able to keep up with the speed of our reading and discussion. I was ashamed of how much time I needed to read thoughtfully and to consider the issues presented. I didn't want to admit that I couldn't keep up with the group. But finally I got the courage to send the members an email explaining I needed more time to read and more discussion to fully comprehend the book's message. Their responses were all positive. Everyone supported spending more time working through this wisdom packed gift to our world.