 Today I was asked to contribute to a conversation in a couple of weeks on the theme How can anthroposophy be effectively communicated to non-anthroposophists? |
Today I was asked to contribute to a conversation in a couple of weeks on the theme How can anthroposophy be effectively communicated to non-anthroposophists?
In an earlier post I made the following suggestions that are pasted in below. What do others suggest?
- Everyone will start from where they are. What they most need is a good listening to, and clarifying questions before receiving any incentive to move on.
- A person's perspective is their home so be careful not to lift the roof off unless they invite it. They have come in good faith and want to understand, so the approach is to support them to find their own - not your - understanding.
- Be authentic, welcoming and accept other interpretations as interesting.
- When you do not know, say so. "That's a good question. I don't know what to say now, but let us both think about it."
- The other person will usually respect your views, even if they are different. So hesitate before launching into persuasion. All the tips for hesitating before speaking in anger apply here tenfold.
- Get to know the angel of the other. Why are they here now?
Good karma will be yours when a person comes asking about anthroposophy because they are principally there to teach you about it.