

SPEAKING TRUTH: Is it Venom or a Cure?
48 snips Feb 1, 2024
Explore the complexities of truth and its impact on individuals and society, including speaking truth to power, scapegoating, and psychotherapy. Discover how consciousness and self-awareness play vital roles in relationships. Learn the significance of questioning assumptions and narratives, and the healing power of truth. Dive into the dream analysis of frozen scarlet macaws and the exploration of complicated emotions.
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Speaking Truth to Power Origins
- "Speaking truth to power" originated as a Quaker principle promoting peace, not conflict.
- It aimed to open hearts with compassion, not to tear down or destroy reputations.
Intellectual Humility
- Believing one holds absolute truth can be a form of inflation.
- Practice intellectual humility by holding beliefs lightly and being open to correction.
Pause and Reflect
- Pause and examine your feelings before responding to someone.
- Consider your impact and choose empathic interventions.