Sometimes in a coaching session, I will ask a question and be met with silence. I do not immediately fill the void, rather I will wait in silence as the client has space to think. This is very important for people, especially in a world where instant communication demands instant responses. Allowing space for silence can give us an opportunity to consider our path, to experience a breakthrough, or to even just think without pressure.
Imagine if we applied this to all aspects of life.
Along with many in this nation, I am heartbroken over the catastrophic loss of life in Texas due to flash flooding. My sympathy goes to all who have lost a loved one, a family member, a friend. I cannot imagine how parents feel sending their child to a summer camp, for this to happen.
There are so many ways we can take this event, but for right now the best we can do is to keep all in thought, intentions and for those who pray, prayer, while looking for ways to respond.
Can we help? Are there needs we can meet? Are there ways to reach out to people affected? If so, we should respond. If not, for now, can we keep silent instead of playing the blame game (which started immediately from all sides of the political circus).
Your mother probably said to you “if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything.” Perhaps this is a time for us to keep silence, to allow those in mourning to mourn, to allow the emergency responders to respond, to allow everyone to do their job, and, if we need to say something, we should say something supportive.
Coach Bill
Reach Life Coaching 