Curiosity not Judgement

With all the chaos in the world, it's very easy to fall into fear about the future. Are there steps we can take to bring about a culture of peace in our lives and in the lives of those around us? Gary and Birga dive into some curious questions to ask as it pertains to current events and future planning.

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Do you ever find yourself looking at print or broadcast material wondering if the "facts" you are being presented are actually factual? Gary and Birga talk through some curious questions to ask as we try to discern fact from fiction.

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Is there an aspect about yourself that you are struggling to love? If so, is it impacting your ability to really love others fully? Gary and Birga discuss pain points and the curious questions around healing, self love, and the journey to love and inspire others.

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Birga is joined by her husband Bob on this episode of CnJ. They discuss Bob's journey of being transformed after reading the book This Naked Mind, by Annie Grace. They ask some curious questions about how food or drink addictions may be impacting us and our quality of life.

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When you meet someone for the first time, after exchanging names, the next point of information is usually your professional role/job title. But, is that really who you are? Gary and Birga ask some curious questions to get to the root of how we identify ourselves.

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Does your first paycheck make you a professional? Or perhaps, is it when you can add a specific skill or job title to your LinkedIn profile? Gary and Birga have a curious conversation about when you can take credit for your work.

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Continued from Pt. 1

Gary and Birga discuss suggested questions and responses provided by the Trauma Healing Institute:

What happened?

How did it make you feel?

What was the hardest part for you?

Also, there is discussion over the promises/commitments a safe listener can make:

I will listen to understand.

I will keep what you share private.

I will not minimize your pain.

I will not compare your pain with my own.

I will not give quick solutions.

I will listen again when you want to share more.

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Gary and Birga discuss suggested questions and responses provided by the Trauma Healing Institute:

If you are trying to convince someone to adopt your point of view, it's next to impossible if you don't have a love for that person. Gary and Birga discuss if this also applies corporately.

Whether you believe you have all the time in the world, or you've been given a diagnosis that will cut your life short, we all have to consider how we best use the time that we've been given. So, how are you spending your time?