Do You Really Need Their Advice?

“All the advice you ever gave your partner is for you to hear.” -Byron Katie

“Anything you want to ask a teacher, ask yourself, and wait for the answer in silence.” -Byron Katie

Before seeking advice from someone else, a useful exercise might be for you to flip the script…

Ask yourself the question, “If a friend or family member came to you seeking advice for the exact same situation, what advice would you give them?”

Take time to answer. Jot down as many ideas and thoughts as you can.

If you can’t can’t think of anything useful or it’s all a little murky, then you can probably use some outside counsel. Seek it out.

If you have clear, constructive advice to give someone else, then it might be wise to heed your own inner wisdom first.

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