Honoring our resistance can lead to deeper insights from "summary" of Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan,Lisa Laskow Lahey
When we notice resistance within ourselves, it may be tempting to push it away or ignore it in order to move forward. However, by honoring our resistance and taking the time to explore it, we can actually gain deeper insights into our beliefs, values, and fears. Resistance is often a signal that there is something important to uncover beneath the surface. It is a clue that there may be competing commitments or assumptions that are holding us back from making the change we desire. By acknowledging and respecting our resistance, we can begin to unravel the underlying causes and barriers that are preventing us from moving forward. This process requires us to be curious and open-minded, willing to explore the reasons behind our resistance without judgment or self-criticism. Rather than seeing resistance as a roadblock, we can view it as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. When we take the time to honor our resistance, we can uncover hidden beliefs and assumptions that may be influencing our behavior without our awareness. We can start to see the patterns and thought processes that are keeping us stuck in our current ways of thinking and acting. By shining a light on our resistance, we can gain clarity and understanding that can lead to meaningful change and transformation.- Honoring our resistance is an act of self-care and self-exploration. It is a way of acknowledging the complexity of our inner world and giving ourselves the space and grace to explore it fully. Rather than rushing to overcome our resistance, we can take the time to sit with it, listen to it, and learn from it. In doing so, we can uncover deeper insights that can inform our actions and decisions in a more profound and meaningful way.
