“Monsters exist, but they are too few in number to be truly dangerous. More dangerous are the common men, the functionaries ready to believe and to act without asking questions.”
-Primo Levi
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
How dangerous are you? ...Think about that for a moment, re-read the quote above and answer the question:
How dangerous am I? ...Spend some time here... dig deep...
We all agree It's important to ask questions. We teach our children to ask questions. Many of us go through the motions, get caught up in the business of work and just act without questioning. When did we lower our standard(s)?
What questions are you asking?
-Questions you already know the answer to: Do you really need another pair of shoes?
-Disguised attacks to change someone else’s behavior: "Are you going to sit and watch TV all day?
Inspirational author Shannon L. Adler said, Life is as simple as these three questions:
What do I want?
Why do I want it?
How will I achieve it?
They may not be easy to answer right now, but a great place to start. It starts with YOU.
What question(s)have you been avoiding?
...think about it... questions have a way of pointing us in the right direction...
Where does that fear come from?
...How helpful is not asking the question...what are you gaining...
Today’s Challenge: Ask the Question
Ask only questions which you really with all your heart want answers to. High quality valuable questions,,,
Ask Yourself: What are the most important questions I need to ask in order to make the most of my journey? (from, Gay Hendricks: A Year of Living Consciously)
“The first step to receiving an answer is being brave enough to ask a question.”
-Anonymous
Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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