In the recovery world the expression, “Name it, claim it, and tame it,” starts with listening. Listening allows the other the freedom to evaluate one’s thoughts and actions. It starts with introspection—the look inside ourselves to identify our needs and concerns with honesty. We loved it when our teacher said we could correct our own papers. But then the weight of an honest evaluation brought us to honest judgments that we hated to admit but did so because of the trust bestowed. When someone listens to us without judgment, he/she gives us permission to admit what we need to change and to correct without reprisal. -Charles Strobel
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:31:34 +0000
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