Ep 122: Compassionately Speaking Your Truth
Have you experienced arguing with someone, whether a complete stranger or someone close to you, because you have very different views about something? If this is something you can relate to, this episode is for you! Heather is going to share in this episode how to compassionately speak your truth. That is, you can compassionately but boldly share your beliefs without trying to offend someone or even change that someone’s beliefs. What’s more? After tuning in to this episode, you will be able to hold your beliefs and not feel the need to be validated just because someone does not have the same beliefs. You won’t be changing any person’s mind after this. In fact, after hearing Heather out, the change needed is a change in your perspective - that you can learn from someone even with the most opposite truths you value in your life. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode! Listen to the Episode Now: 00:28 Welcome to episode 116 01:35 Six tips to compassionately speak your truth 04:43 Tip #1 13:33 Tip #2 15:29 Tip #3 20:51 Tip #4 27:40 Tip #5 29:02 Tip #6 35:11 Summing up everything we’ve talked about Soul Stirring Quotes: “We are responsible for our own reactions and how we show up in the space.” “We can't expect the person that we're interacting with to change at all.” “The goal in any conversation is not to change the mind of the other person. It is to share information, to share perspective, to share honestly and truthfully.” “The point of the conversation and compassionately speaking your truth is not to be validated or understood, it's to connect with the other person in a meaningful way.” “It's actually one of the most relaxing things you'll ever do in the world is put down the weight of your own dogma to learn something from another human being.” Links Mentioned: Heather’s Instagram: @heatheraliceshea Connect with the Heather: Email: hello@heatheraliceshea.com Timezone: America/New_York Website: heatheraliceshea.com