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It all starts with awareness.
A lot time we are guilty for living life with blinders on. We avoid topics and conflict. We are afraid to take the time to self reflect. We don’t listen to feedback from our loved ones. We do not want to know, what we deep down already know about yourself.
When we commit to being aware, we start to look at what is right in front of us. We now start to take note not only of what we are doing but what the results are. We notice patterns in our own behaviors as well as repeated cycles we create. We can even see beliefs we hold on to be true, that really are not.
A friend of mine and I were talking one day. Throughout our lunch I would share with her my thoughts or experiences and she was reply with, “Yes but…. Yes, however…,” Whatever I said, she would agree but then have something to add to show how I wasn’t really correct.
I finally confronted her with how I felt. I said, “Every time I share something, I feel as if you are correcting me on my statements.” She told me it was not the case and she was only adding to the conversation.
As we walked to our cars to part ways, she said good bye and frustratedly said, “Why is that everyone keeps telling that I correct them all the time. I do not get it!”
It starts with awareness.
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JM
on 10 Mar 2010 at 1:34 pm #
That is a big lesson for me and I appreciate you touching upon it and further removing the blinders from my eyes! Keep up the great blog!
Michael
on 10 Mar 2010 at 3:57 pm #
JM,
I am glad you enjoyed it and made a difference. It is only the beginning!
B-girl
on 10 Mar 2010 at 5:26 pm #
Wow, what a great post! I am unfortunately guilty of interrupting/correcting my husband ALL the time.
He is very gracious about it. He only erupts occasionally. I will be way more on guard against this from here on out! Thanks Michael!
Michael Moniz
on 11 Mar 2010 at 6:44 am #
And there you go, awareness to create change! It is all about steps, right? The goal in life is not to be perfect. The only goal is to enjoy the journey and grow to be better than before! You are going to rock this!
Demyan
on 11 Mar 2010 at 7:46 am #
And a definite “A” to you, Michael, for creating awareness about the vital importance of “AWARENESS”.
I believe awareness is the key to all change and personal growth.
Michael Moniz
on 11 Mar 2010 at 7:02 pm #
Demyan,
I so agree!! It is the beginning. Everyone always wants to know where to start. This is the place!
Kay | Online Poster Printing
on 11 Mar 2010 at 10:51 pm #
Interesting because this happens to me most of the time. I have this friend that will do the same thing to me. Maybe I should tell him that too so that he’ll watch his words the next time.