16 May · You can disagree without becoming an argument.

Fear

I'm afraid to share an opinion that differs from the group.

A little room to breathe.16 May

Fear

“What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson — Essays: First Series, 1841Self-RelianceRead the source ↗

You can disagree without becoming an argument.

Belonging can feel uncertain when your view takes the conversation in another direction. You can express a difference with curiosity and respect, and you can also choose a setting where there is enough room for people to listen rather than perform for an audience.

ONE SMALL STEP

Try: “I see that a little differently. Could I explain what I'm thinking?”

A little room to breathe.16 May

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