I did have an experience though that reminded me to wake up. Let me explain. I was one of the few people left standing outside in the fellowship area. (I was looking for Bob). A man walked up to me and asked this question, "Are you living your life full out?" There are a few ways to answer this:
1. Answer the question.
2. Realize this is a prelude to a sales pitch.
3. Answer, "Why do you ask?" In other words keep it about them not me.
#2 and #1 in that order was how I responded. He went on to offer me a yoga lesson for a donation and he offered Bob, who had now joined me, a life coaching session. I asked him how long he'd been coming to Unity and he answered, "oh, a couple of times now". Yes, he was there to solicit business.
How would I have liked to respond? With #3. I should know by now that I do not have to answer questions that don't seemed genuine or that are leading me where I don't want to go. I realize the only way to respond to a question is to be FULLY present, pause before I speak so I have time to process what is happening and then proceed.
So, in essence, he was there to give me a gift. No, not a yoga lesson or a life coaching session. His gift (unbeknownst to him) was to teach me once again I don't have to answer questions I don't want to. I don't have to defend my answers and I do want to be fully present before I open my mouth. Thanks man!
Pic.. I just love this kitty. I saw it this week at the store where it lives. It and its friend have a look that seems to say, "Don't mess with me man!"
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