During my reading I have found in myself a certain amount of fear. I seem to have always been seeking to be independent, physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. In growing up I think we all seek these same things so we can set out on our journey away from our childhood homes. There I was dependent for everything until learning skills to be out and about.
I sometimes view interdependence as a step back to allowing others to control, define, use or manipulate me. I had to reread a statement that was very similar to this several times. I recognized in it my fear of losing the independence I have gained. It goes on to explain that to be truly interdependent we must be a mature independent person, knowing when to say no, how to listen and understand others, and not be threatened by the changes that happen when we interact and influence each other. I see in myself the need to have control. I see the need to seek balance for control and interdependence. Steven Covey states that when good interdependence happens success can be multiplied instead of just added upon. It's a lot to roll around in my head. Maybe I'll just let it ferment in my brain a few days.
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