3. The truth spoken without love isn’t quite the truth............ My most influential yoga teacher, Yogi Amrit Desai, had a special knack for speaking in such a way that no matter what he said, the listener would always feel loved. It was remarkable to observe. I’d always wonder what his secret was. He could offer difficult and challenging feedback, but it always seemed to land softly. One day, he divulged his secret, which really wasn’t such a secret after all. He said “the truth spoken without love isn’t really the truth.” I learned so much in that one statement. We often say things harshly, with an edge, with judgment, or with the intent to hurt – even though what we’re saying might be accurate or true. You could tell a young child “ Your reading skills are absolutely terrible. What a mess. You should be doing far better at this point in your education.” Or you could tell that same young child “I’m so excited to help you improve your reading skills even more. By the time you grow up, your reading ability will be absolutely amazing.” I think you get my point. Whenever I’m with a client and I’m afraid to say something edgy, I remind myself to come from love. Can you think of a better strategy? - See more at: psychologyofeating/5-timeless-coaching-tips/#sthash.GBkaHi3k.dpuf
Posted on: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:34:20 +0000