{"id":20641,"date":"2020-10-07T10:35:01","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T08:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/?p=20641"},"modified":"2026-06-09T17:30:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:30:49","slug":"taking-the-leap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/en\/taking-the-leap\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the Leap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>a little gem with unexpected relevance<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you stumble upon a little gem. This little book came as an unexptected present.<\/p>\n<p>I read this book by the American buddhist Pema Ch\u00f6dr\u00f6n a while ago. To my surprise I discovered that it fits with my vision on the <strong>personal development aspect<\/strong> in conflict.<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0<strong>essence<\/strong>\u00a0it is about the following questions:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>How can let go old grudges and arguments?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>How to stop avoiding situations and persons that give me an uncomfortable feeling?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>How to deal with old fears, a limiting tunnel vision, a closed off heart and debilitating hesitations?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>How can I free myself from rigid patterns and consciously act based on free choice of behaviour?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/en\/vision-and-approach\/\">Vision on conflict &amp; conflict resolution<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5><em>THE MAIN QUESTION IS, ARE WE LIVING IN A WAY THAT ADDS FURTHER AGGRESSION AND SELF-CENTEREDNESS TO THE MIX, OR ARE WE ADDING SOME MUCH-NEEDED SANITY?<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Schaduw-3-UNSPLASH.jpg\" width=\"2304\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Schaduw-3-UNSPLASH.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Schaduw-3-UNSPLASH-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Schaduw-3-UNSPLASH-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Schaduw-3-UNSPLASH-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2304px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20664\" title=\"Schaduw 3 - UNSPLASH\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>from reactive habits to conscious response\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Recently a coaching client <strong>hopefully<\/strong> said:<em> \"I want to automatically be calm and constructive in difficult conversations\"<\/em>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that <strong>you can change<\/strong> reactive patterns, old habits, unproductive reactions and unwanted hurtful behaviour.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, it <strong>takes practice<\/strong> to do so. Consistent and persistant practice.<\/p>\n<p>Your<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>automatic pilot<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>in situations of threat are <strong>persistent<\/strong>. They are in your body and serve to protect your identity, who you think you are.<\/p>\n<p>This looks like\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cI am right!\"\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cYou twist reality, it's a lie!\"\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cThey are all out to get me!\"\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our <strong>fear-based habits<\/strong> offer us security, ground under our feet and a certain comfort. Just like everybody else we need recognition, safety, control, respect, being seen, appreciation and we want to belong.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We often <strong>run away from uncomfortable situations<\/strong> and by doing so we - unintentionally - make it even more difficult.\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div>\n<h5><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">OUR FIXED IDEAS ABOUT \u201cTHEM\u201d ARISE QUICKLY, AND THIS HAS AGAIN AND AGAIN CAUSED GREAT SUFFERING. THIS IS A VERY OLD HABIT, A CRIPPLING <\/span><\/em><em><span lang=\"EN-US\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/em><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">HABIT, A UNIVERSAL RESPONSE TO FEELING THREATENED.<\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>dealing with aggression\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>When we feel threatened or under attack we <strong>seek relieve<\/strong> in the wrong way:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We look for pleasure (grasping)<\/li>\n<li>We numb our feelings and distract ourselves (aversion)<\/li>\n<li>We express our anger (acting out)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We try, in other words, to get away from the difficult situation by <strong>seeking refuge<\/strong> in fantasy, thoughts, worries or planning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When you are triggered by a situation or person, this reactive habit is spontaneously activated. <strong>Our ego is at the steering wheel<\/strong>! This gives you a false sense of security and control.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Of course you long for a simple recipe to deal with conflict. And actually it is quite simple and maybe because of that precisely so difficult:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>train yourself to stay IN the situation<\/strong><span>\u00a0and fully experience the feelings of discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blaming-PIXA.png\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blaming-PIXA.png 1920w, https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blaming-PIXA-1280x960.png 1280w, https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blaming-PIXA-980x735.png 980w, https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blaming-PIXA-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20666\" title=\"Blaming - PIXA\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">INSTEAD OF BLAMING OUR DISCOMFORT ON OUTER CIRCUMSTANCES OR ON OUR OWN WEAKNESS, WE CAN CHOOSE TO STAY PRESENT AND AWAKE TO OUR EXPERIENCE, NOT REJECTING IT, NOT GRASPING IT, NOT BUYING IN THE STORIES THAT WE RELENTLESSLY TELL OURSELVES.<\/span><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_5 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>stop the chain of action-reaction\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Ch\u00f6dr\u00f6n gives a <strong>simple practice<\/strong> (of course it is not as simple as it looks at first sight!).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The point is that you learn to <strong>sit in the discomfort<\/strong>. To be present with kindness for yourself. And to take an honest look at yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With this approach you learn to see difficult people and challenging situations as an <strong>opportunity to learn something about yourself<\/strong>. The condition is that you first look inside yourself. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>three steps<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Recognize you are triggered and feel the temptation to relapse into old habitual behaviour.<\/li>\n<li>Take a break, take three deep breaths and fully experience this moment. Be curious: what is happening inside? \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Relax and continue with whatever you were doing.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By being more aware of daily triggers, you can break the <strong>destructive chains of reactions<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You have a <strong>choice<\/strong> in every moment of your life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/en\/constructive-fighting\/\">i want to improve my conflict literacy<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Pema Ch\u00f6dr\u00f6n (2019).\u00a0<em>Taking the Leap. Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears<\/em>. Shambala, Boulder.<\/p>\n<p>I have also read her book <em>When Things Fall Apart<\/em>. Also highly recommended. \u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19971,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[223],"tags":[],"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-20641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-book-talk"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Taking the Leap - Circles for Connection<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/circlesforconnection.be\/en\/taking-the-leap\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Taking the Leap - 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