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Episode 74: I AND YOU: Flourishing Friday

October 25, 2019 by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya

 

In this episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The Flourishing Center, was inspired by Martin Buber, published in 1923. I and Thou (You). Fundamentally, “It” refers to the world as we experience it. By contrast, the word pair I-Thou describes the world of relations. This is the “I” that does not objectify any “It” but rather acknowledges a living relationship. 

One of the major themes of the book is that human life finds its meaningfulness in relationships. Experience is all physical, but these relationships involve a great deal of spirituality. She encourages us to meet the world on its own terms and respect the reality of another as an expression of the world that we are connected in. She invites us to consider the human behind the person within our interactions. 

Rather than harshly judging or blindly going through your day, adopt this idea of “I and You.” This concept offers a warmth and unconditional acceptance that generates love and joy. 

There is a heart beat behind that person.

Being fully present means having your focus, your attention, your thoughts and feelings all fixed on the person at hand. If you are speaking with someone, Emiliya inspires us to give them your full attention and energy. If someone shows kindness, caring, and willingness to be present and acknowledge others they are being compassionate. In combination of practicing compassion, while knowing there is a heart beat behind that person, you’re putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and really connecting to humanity. 

 


Welcome to Flourishing Fridays (FF), where every Friday we bring you a Positive Psychology-based life hack that will help you to flourish.  In these episodes we look at real life application of Positive Psychology, while giving you tips and strategies to put Positive Psychology into use in all areas of your life.
Read more about Compersion in Melanie Ginsburg article https://bit.ly/32HwqV5
For more information on what we have to offer, visit The Flourishing Center at:  www.theflourishingcenter.com

 

Filed Under: Flourishing Friday, Podcast, Self-Awareness Tagged With: coaching, compersion, flourishing, self-talk, well-being

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