The Art of Truly Seeing and Hearing
David Brooks writes, “Seeing another person deeply is not just an act of perception but an act of creation.” When we listen with intention and reflect with empathy, we help the other person articulate who they are, perhaps in a way they’ve never done before.
This is especially true in coaching. When a client sits across from us, they are often confronted with questions, doubts, or dreams they haven’t yet voiced. Our role is to create a space where they feel safe enough to explore.
The Magic of Open-Ended Questions
Open-ended questions don't just solicit an answer—they invite more introspection.
They allow you (or your client) to explore what you or they think, feel, or want with fewer limitations of a yes or no.
They create more understanding and broaden perspectives.
Unveiling The Transformative Power Of Awareness
Awareness helps you make meaning between what you feel, how you interpret information, and what you do.
This connection is crucial because it shapes how you show up in the world, relate to others, and care for yourself.
The Self-Protection Solution
The first step is just to be aware as we stare at ourselves in the mirror or sit down at our computers to write and post, to notice that our brain is making meaning of what it is experiencing.
Our brains write a story that is separate from who we are.
And precisely because of this separateness, we can see and opt out of negative thinking.
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