Last night, after our exercise, we shared some of the heartfelt experiences you had. As we didn't have much time to do this in class, we thought it would be nice to share more here about what you experienced and what you now know, that you didn't know before this exercise.
While we realize this is a public blog, we're sure there are some meaningful things you could post that would be of benefit to both you and to the others in our community.
During this week, make sure to try the exercise with others in your life, not in the formal way we did last night, but in an easy, natural way, by really listening to others, seeing them with your heart, sharing a strength you see in them, and maybe even asking them to tell you about a time when they felt on top of the world, when they were being true to who they know themselves to really be.
We look forward to anything you feel called to write, and to hearing more next week.
Hal & Julie
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This exercise made a deep impact on me -- so much so that after that shower, I found had a restless night of stream of consciousness thoughts all night. This was great though (even though a little sleep deprived today) because I had some profound insights into some life challenges. I RECOGNIZED a decision now (see my post there). Thank you all, a strength I see in you is welcoming.
ReplyDeleteIn light of our group reflection after our exercise, I wanted to share this quote I found this morning:
ReplyDeleteTo touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground. ~Stephen Covey
I narrated a 11year old incident of my life and with the praise shower I kind of reinvented myself, my potential....the actual me...that got buried under VOJ, my mundane everyday tasks...wanted to believe all the adjectives that were being showered....actually I believed them because I could feel that they were coming straight from their hearts. I am inspired to make them true NOW....at present.
ReplyDeleteMai and Trina,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your experiences with us. By sharing with others, you not only become more conscious of the changes that are happening within you, you also give graciously to our community.
Thank you,
Julie
Doing the exercise while sharing the experiences with colleagues, and showering positive comments on them, and receiving the same from them felt like an act from people who were genuine, true in their beliefs and in their expressions. It was an act that focused on openness, compassion, and real support.
ReplyDeleteI felt that there was less VOJ playing in the corner while individuals shared the experiences, both for the presenting person and the listeners. People were talking their hearts and listening through their hearts as well with less judgement.
Such interactions and experiences definitely allow individuals to grow to be better humans because they become who they’re really supposed to be- this is where the
inherent human strength is.
Very enjoyable experience.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to get different perspectives on a story I had only one perspective on, mine.
fascinating how I created a such a high esteem for the people in my group... in just a couple of minutes.
now I wonder if it can be transposed to groups of people in different settings: work (for team building), friends (get to really know one aspect of a friend), social events (if you only spend a few minutes with someone new to you wouldn't it be better to know one impactful event from that person rather than agreeing on the presentation you just attended together?)
I liked this exercise very much, I listened to everybody very carefully and found out that everybody was so enthusiastic about what was one of the best experience they had, and actually those were great. I learned from everybody something or the other so Thanks to every body who were there in my group. I tried to gave all of them their strengths which i really thought they have, When my turn came up and i explained the experience which i had and that was awesome, listening so many positive points about yourself which may be i forgot or i am ignoring those points about myself from a long time, After that i really get enthusiastic about my goals and somewhere i got the confidence that because of my all those strengths, I actually can achieve them. So i am going to try my Just Do It live with now to achieve my goals.
ReplyDeleteThanks again.
Mayank
I learned a lot about myself from the first part of this exercise: thinking of a time when I felt I was being “me.” The time was years ago, but much of what I did during that period of time reflected the true “me.” How did I change? Why did I change? How close am I today to being that person I was in the past? What do I need to do today to get to that same feeling of being myself?
ReplyDeleteAs with all the exercises in this class, it has been fascinating what I have learned about myself and others. Thank you Hal and Julie!
Hello Friends, Just sharing an experience. Two days back I went to watch a children's play called "Didi's Magic Keys" with my son. It is the story of a young boy called Didi, who gets very angry when he does not get his busy mother’s attention to play with him. In his dreams, impatient Didi embarks on an exciting journey to Magic Land with his friends, Giraffe(VOI) and Jackal(VOJ), where he meets a variety of colorful characters that pile obstacles in his way. With the help of his friends, Didi learns the language of the heart. He learns to make the right use of the prized possessions...the ‘Magic Keys’...the EYES, the EARS, the MOUTH and most important, the compassionate HEART.
ReplyDeleteHe also learned that "to be PATIENT is the rule” and "Only fools do not follow the rule".
These are the simple things that all of us might have heard from our parents. But somewhere on the way to our adulthood, our VOJ took over and started controlling. But now that I am aware of it and have so many wonderful tools, I let the Giraffe in me win.