Provision #650: Seeing You
by Bob Tschannen-Moran
LifeTrek Provision
Like several million other people this holiday season, I had the opportunity to
see the new movie, Avatar. It is a delightful tale with a strong message
as to the evils of imperialism and mechanized warfare. It's hard not to have
empathy for the Na'vi as their world is destroyed by those who want to exploit
their reserves of a valuable mineral.
As part of the plot, one of the soldiers trying to exploit the Na'vi ends up
turning sides. It's a classic story of love and conscious awakening. As the
solider grows closer and closer to the Na'vi, one of the recurring themes is the
line, "I see you." The line goes beyond a surface-level understanding of
"seeing" to a deep sense of connection and mutuality.
The movie, then, became the occasion for my annual casting of a poem that
reflects something of my intention for the New Year. Those who know Nonviolent
Communication will not be surprised by the way this poem goes. I hope you enjoy
reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Happy New Year!
Seeing You When I see you
And you see me
We all see better
Together
When I understand your feelings
And you understand mine
We all understand each other
Better
Together
When I recognize your needs
And you recognize mine
We all recognize the source of life
Vitally
Better
Together
When I hear what you want
And you hear what I want
We all hear how to make life
More Wonderful
Vitally
Better
Together
Coaching Inquiries: Who sees you? Who do you see? How can your connection and
mutuality be enhanced? What would make your life more wonderful? How could you
make life more wonderful? Vitally. Better. Together.
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Email Bob.
Your last Provision featuring Albert Schweitzer,
Celebrate &
Serve, was incredibly beautiful. I don't normally respond to e-newsletters,
but I hope this reaches you to say, "thank you" for sharing such wonderful
thoughts. I will share this with many others, so your kindness is paid forward. Top
May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Bob Tschannen-Moran
President, LifeTrek Coaching International,
www.LifeTrekCoaching.com
CEO & Co-Founder, Center for School Transformation,
www.SchoolTransformation.com
Immediate Past President, International Association of Coaching,
www.CertifiedCoach.org
Author, Evocative Coaching: Transforming Schools One Conversation at a Time,
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