Day 2/7 The Interdependence Challenge

(See the February 20 entry for an introduction to the Challenge).

I had a conversation today with another helping professional. Although we want the same for our clients—an emotional and physical space where they can respond to life and live their passion—we go about our work from different perspectives. We were discussing the possibility of me doing a presentation at one of her association’s monthly meetings. It was an excellent discussion. And, while I can only speak for myself, the feeling was that neither of us compromised on our respective philosophies, we both clarified our positions but looked for commonalities, and went away with a certain respect for each other. Our boundaries were flexible rather than rigid (no “my way or the highway”) and we reached an agreement that worked for both of us without loss of energy. In fact, I felt energized by this interdependent interaction.