Promises promises. We all make them. And yes, we all sometimes break them. When we fail to deliver on a promise, trust erodes. Intent does matter. And so does learning from mistakes which means not continuing to make promises you can’t deliver on - they become empty. But even when intent is good and we try our best, mistakes happen. Repairing relationships here depends on apology, forgiveness, All of the investments made in trust - in vulnerability and Intimacy - this is where they pay in dividends.

Why do people make promises they don’t keep? Because it feels so good to say yes. But failing to deliver can be so much worse. Is it worth it?

Don’t passive aggressively hide requests in feedback. Make your requests clear with 1-preconditions of vulnerability and trust, 2- honest checkin on receptivity 3- authenticity and boldness and 4- clear conditions of satisfaction.

So you can dish it out but can you take it? Remember i said feedback is a gift... but just because someone buys you a sweater doesn’t mean you have to wear it all day every day. Sometimes you say thank you, take a look and decide ... this isn’t really me. And that’s true with feedback too. It’s one person’s opinion so don’t take it in too deep right away. But don’t dismiss it right away either. If you get a gift that might not suit you immediately - what might the intention have been that yields a lesson? Remember that feedback is for your growth and the growth of your relationship. How can you find the opportunity and appreciate just that.

Feedback is so important to communication. It is a beautiful gift that can grow relationship powerfully. Package with care and compassion and deliver with love

What is a hero? A hero faces fear and adversity with courage and nobility. A hero sees the opportunity to serve people in need with care and compassion. Heroes choose to serve.

Trying to change others is a fool’s errand. Understand and accept them. Change within.

What does this this teach you about what you would’ve wanted?

So - are you putting in enough time to to celebrate imterim milestones?

Some clouds don’t have a silver lining. So what. Find a different cloud.