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Asking for Help
By valuing the wisdom and diversity of others, it can become easier to ask for help.
One of my daughter’s earliest sentences was “I do myself.” Although there is much to be said for being self-sufficient, there are also times when two or more working together is a better course. Sometimes, sharing the joy of exploration benefits not just the learner but also the teacher. Sometimes, the one who has gone before can eliminate roadblocks and dead ends, while the one who is new can bring energy and new perspectives. Sometimes, two or more can accomplish what one alone cannot.
Are you missing out?
What are some signs more are better than one?
When we have a vision of what is possible but only some of the skill required to make the vision real, that is a time to engage with another. When we have more fun when we are part of a team, that is a time to engage with another. When we have the skill but want new ideas or someone who can move forward even when we are not available, that is a time to engage with another.
Now that we’re connected, what do we do?
We create the state of being that allows all involved to benefit most from the enterprise. We identify the outcomes we want, both individually and for us as a team. If we feel stuck, we stop and return to our desired outcomes, refocus, and select the next action step that gets us heading in the direction we want, together.
Suggested Action:
Write down something that is a current struggle. List people in your life, or people in the world who you could connect with. List how they could help you with your struggle. Reach out to one of them and ask them to be a partner in the struggle.
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(Sometimes hearing the tip causes you to process it differently.)
- June 1, 2024