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Communicating-Co-Creative Recovery Process
...armed to deal with whatever comes

"One couple never told each other anything negative if they could avoid it. They always protected each other from bad news. Their neighbours, however, were not that careful about what they said. They had a positive attitude but they believed that reality was not to be shaped or measured in their words, so they just laid it on the line with each other.

The first couple seemed more sedate and calm while their neighbours seemed more in turmoil. But over time the first couple's protective attitude worked like a wedge that drove quiet distance between them as more and more unresolved issues were ignored or sugar-coated. The second couple always clearly knew what was going on. They did not have to wonder what the truth was behind each other's words, and they dealt with issues as they arose. Time brought them more deeply into the lively embrace of their trusting relationship.

Bad news is part of life, just as good news is. When we engage life we do not shy away from problems; we do our loved ones the favour of speaking the truth. Then our relationships are armed to deal with whatever comes."

This may be one of the greatest lessons I "coach" my clients and sponsees on. When you distance yourself from, or lie to those who love you or are in a trust position, you are really doing it to yourself and that spirit that dwells within. You'll wake up and say "Somehow I lost myself". Not communicating, not dealing openly and honestly with whatever comes can easily destroy you. It is a lesson I pray more would take to heart.

If you want to learn how to live life on life's terms, and learn what spirituality really is in your life, we can help. Please take the first step and go to www.hopeserenity.ca. It may be the best thing You ever did for YOU! And an hour getting to know each other session is on us.