Showing posts with label Meaning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Meaning. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Why? Don't be lazy!

When it comes to questions, few are potentially more powerful than "Why." Yet, I rarely use it. It is a lazy question.

It's easy to ask "Why?", but also lazy. The answer to "Why?" is often as rote as the answer to "How are you?" Both questions produce immediate, simplistic responses. And not much reflection.

Instead, rephrase "Why?" into a question that will cause deep reflection and generate multiple responses.

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Monday, March 15, 2010

Questions to Coach Meaning

Meaning is all around us: living out calling, relationships, learning goals, spirituality, etc. Unfortunately, all of life is not focused on meaningful pursuits.

Life is full of routine. Routine is comforting, but also can become numbing, even to the point of replacing meaning.

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