Sometimes conflict or misunderstanding happens because we pretend to be something we're not, we posture, we hide how we feel or what we think.
And then there are times when it's obvious who and what we are. Ain't no messing about. Can't be hid for trying.
Who we are is in plain view. Plain sight.
Like the culprit below.
Imagine a world where we could plainly be seen. Where we couldn't hide who we are. What would that do to conflict? To conflict resolution?
I love this Speedbump comic because it so elegantly points out how one person's perspective can seem 'normal, natural and right' and yet that very same perspective can seem 'abnormal, unnatural and wrong' to someone else.
Like religion.
Like politics.
Like Life Lensesâ„¢.
To a carrot Life Lens™, the sweeping ability of a mountain Life Lens™ to discern patterns can be confusing. To a mountain Life Lens™ the ease with which carrot Life Lens™ create systems can seem unbelievably unreachable.
To a head Life Lens™ the degree to which a heart Life Lens™ focuses on their intuition can be baffling at best. And to a heart Life Lens™ placing priority on what's tangible, what one can see, touch or taste is inconceivable.
What's your worldview & how is it influencing you?
John Medina, in his wonderful book Brain Rules; 12 principles for surviving & thriving at work, home & school, includes a chapter on exploration where he states 7 rules of (business) management from a baby's perspective.
I say these rules of management apply to any business where the so called adults haven't seen the light of collaboration, cooperation and being able to see something from someone elses' perspective.
What do you think?
'Seven rules of (business) management from a baby's perspective' by John Medina
If I want it, it is mine.
If I give it to you and change my mind later, it is mine.
If I can take it away from you, it is mine.
If we are building something together, all of the pieces are mine.
If it looks just like mine, it is mine.
If it is mine, it will never belong to anybody else, no matter what.
If it is yours, it is mine.
We’re laying it bare. Stripping it down. Peeling back perspective.
In this monthly round up you’ll find the Life Lensesâ„¢ blog posts laid bare for the month of November.
Get bare, dive in deep and take a full look around or simply take a peek. It’s up to you. Regardless, your perspective will thank you.