How we relate to others can shape how they feel and how we feel. We can determine our orientation and that affects the relational field we create. There is a positive openness that we can offer that is supportive for the other person. It will affect how the other experiences us and how she/he experiences herself/himself. It is a way of aligning ourselves with a receptivity and positive regard that is generative rather than limiting.
We can hold the other lightly, remembering that our observations are only a partial truth, and that there is always more that exists beyond the observation or comprehension. We can remember that the other is a multidimensional person. The other person has multiple commitments, and our area of interaction is only a portion of their life. In other words, we regard the other as a whole person.
We can regard the other as an emerging person. One who is working on ways to become more complete and authentic. We can recognize, just as we do for ourselves, that there are self recognized areas that need improvement. We can offer understanding, acceptance, and even forgiveness in the same measure that we give ourselves. Side note – make sure you are giving these things to yourself.
We can regard the other as self generating. We orient to the other person's independence. We can also have an attitude of service and care.
These ways of relating offer opportunity to the other to feel free and comfortable around us. It's supportive for their growth and ours. We open our hearts and reduce our judging. We actually become more free as we offer it to others. We are less attached to what we think is right for others and let them be truly who they are. At the same time, we grow through increased compassion and understanding.
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In my life, there are two main themes that are parallel and intertwined. In broad strokes, they could be described as spiritual and material. In my early twenties, I had a profound spiritual experience that changed my life forever. During the time of this transformation, I went to India, spent time with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and became an instructor of transcendental meditation.
When I returned to the states I initiated hundreds of people into meditation and began a lifelong journey to fulfill myself spiritually.
After completing graduate work in counseling psychology, I became the head counselor in a program for teenagers and young adults. Later, when I married, and had my first child, I started a career in business. I created and ran companies at both the retail and wholesale levels, with and without partners. I also served as a national marketing director for a manufacturing company.
Twice, I built companies to among the largest in the nation in their niche. Following that, I have worked as a small business advisor specializing in marketing and exit planning.
All during that time, I practiced meditation daily, led groups and taught individuals various spiritual practices. I also studied, practiced, and taught various “release” techniques. In the mid 90s, I graduated from CoachU to add those practical skills.
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