January 2008
The View from Birch Corner
Aligning Purpose, Passion and Performance through Coaching
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Truth and Consequences
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Greetings!

Have you ever had difficulty speaking your truth?  Especially to a loved one or friend?  Do you opt for politically correct more often than reveal what you really believe deep down inside?  Do you know what your truth is?

 

In this issue we continue our series on Marian Head's inspiring book, Revolutionary Agreements, and we highlight the second Agreement to speak my truth with compassion.

 
We can think of no better way to begin a New Year than to get back to the truths that are at the core of each of us and the task of being true to ourselves and to others.
Yours in new beginnings,

Peggy and Bob MacArthur

 

Truth and Consequences:

I Agree to Speak My Truth
with Compassion  [1]
 

Bob MacArthur

When was the last time you were talking with your spouse, partner, child or friend and you decided not to answer their question directly?  You fudged on the truth, because you were afraid your comment would be hurtful.  Or maybe you didn't even bring up a subject that you felt certain would trigger a conflict.
 

Or, think of a time at work when you avoided the response that was on your mind and instead gave one that you thought would be more politically correct.

If we're honest, most of us will admit we hedge our "truths" more often than we'd like.  At other times we avoid sharing them altogether.  That is why the Agreement to speak my truth with compassion is at once so difficult and yet so powerful.

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[1]  This is the third article in a series that highlights the Revolutionary Agreements by Marian Head.  For more information go to www.revolutionaryagreements.com.  Also click on the Newsletter Archives button on this page to read previous articles about the Agreements.
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