Practicing freedom and control is seldom easy, but it becomes easier once you see the benefits. Part of the difficulty is control people are often “good people up to no good.” I could be the poster child for the control person disease. It created severe damage in all my relationships.Freedom Is MisunderstoodControl is a problem …
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Now that you have reinforced your freedom, you have another, probably more difficult, question to answer. Do you accept freedom for others and God? Do you accept that people and God are free to act however they want? Of course, there are clear examples and great reasons to limit others’ freedom, which is discussed in other …
Whenever you feel obligated, you limit freedom for you and your ability to see choices. If you pay attention to what you say, you will start noticing your use of three words: should, ought, and must. Those words are a clear indication that you are turning good commitments into obligations. For example, your marriage vows are …
When you are responsible with your freedom, you see others as having their own choices. It does not mean you like or even put up with those choices, but you know the reality is they can choose whatever they want. And, whatever their choice, good or bad, it does not drive you to try to …
There are what we call the “Two 2’s of Freedom.” The first two is the reality that freedom is internal and external. The second two is, freedom is responsible or irresponsible. Those two thoughts summarize critical insights about freedom. Even though freedom sounds simple, most people, including me, find it difficult to practice that summary. Radically Different …
Sharing the truth with another person who needs to hear it is scary for most people. If you have a structure to follow, it will help immensely. The structure we propose is from the Moment of Truth, created by Robert Fritz and Bruce Bodaken, and is part of our GR8 Leaders curriculum. Use these four steps in a Catalytic …
Catalytic conversations are a way to show someone that you genuinely care about them. Unfortunately, they may not think or feel your love. People seldom associate love with sharing the truth, despite Ephesians 4:15, which states, “…sharing the truth in love.” It is difficult for us to think of love outside of the realm of …
Below are 3 simple tools for better thinking that can enhance your life and relationships. Your thinking is the most potent influence on anything you do or feel, so clarity in thinking is critical.Slow Your Thinking (Emotions) Down The first tool helps you when a situation stimulates your emotions in some way. For example, a near-miss …