Day 12–100 Days Being Visible
My parts conference is postponed
Saying “part of me wants to do something and part of me doesn’t” is more than a turn of phrase. It seems that we all have multiple parts or selves, each part or self wanting (I like to think) to take care of us in different ways. When I think about being visible, it seems like several parts of me call out for attention or even speak with each other. There is a part of me that tries hard to fly under the radar and stay invisible. I hear this part call out “hey, that’s not safe” or “what will people think?”. Another part of me is bold and adventurous. This part cheers and is excited by taking a considered risk and having its ‘mettle’ tested by entering unknown territory. Another part again is the ‘peace maker’. This part of me is uncomfortable with conflict and wants all the parts of me to get on and work out their differences so we can move forward together. This part of me is asking for a parts conference, an imaginary meeting of my ‘parts’.
My parts were not ready to meet today. “We” had a single coaching engagement and spent the rest of the day flying and being with family and friends.
Knowledge
I have expanded my knowledge of Voice Dialogue by browsing the Voice Dialogue International website, a site recommended to me by Bob Dunham from the Institute of Generative Leadership. What is Voice Dialogue? “Voice Dialogue is the basic method for contacting, learning about, and working with the many selves that make up each of us.” (Hal and Sidra Stone) I note that I am not a therapist nor trained in the use of voice dialogue techniques.
Progress
I am pleasantly surprised to discover that I am enjoying writing my 100 Days 100 Ways articles. This is the twelfth I have written without any great struggle. This is a breakthrough for me — a result that is way beyond expectations based on my history. I made progress today, over the last 12 days and (I am buoyed to see) over the three or more years I have consciously engaged in practices to improve my writing.
12/12/100 (Number of days goals met/ number of days into project/ 100)
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