Have you ever felt frustrated when you can clearly see a stumbling block in another’s thinking that they seem blind to? Not something so potentially harmful that love looks like promptly addressing it. But a limiting belief that hinders them. And because you love them you want to liberate them. By swooping in and speaking your truth.
The Johari Window explains why this usually backfires. Instead of building trust and intimacy, the glaring light of your uninvited truth can create shame. Causing others to flee connection by shifting topics or fight connection by shutting you down.
So how could you foster connection instead of disconnection? By letting the Johari Window transform your focus to:
understanding and affirming what they are seeing clearly
celebrating their courage in sharing their true beliefs as a starting point for future growth
discerning if they are seeking to throw back the curtains and let in more light to expand their view
With you by their side. Exploring together. Toward greater clarity. Toward greater truth. Toward a shared victory. And toward greater connection.
How has the Johari Window illuminated your perspective toward fostering connection within relationships? What shifts will grow you toward the person you want to become? What step will you take first?
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