In our instant info world, Admiration is lost art. At best its fleeting.
Phil has a great concept of Admiration Ladder.
Top rung is Admiration, then Endorsement, Acceptance and bottom is Rejection.
He says most relationships are middle rung of Acceptance and sadly, neglect can lead down to rejection. His challenge is to move up two rungs to Admiration. Tools are offered to make this leap. Recognize and admire our differences. I think this is oft forgotten. Opposites attract as it allows a couple to be more than the individual alone. I'm an introvert, my wife an extrovert. Need to recognize, admire and celebrate each others uniqueness.
This chapter has a great section on the differences between men and women. I enjoyed examples of couples working through the ladder as they neared rejection and divorce. Overcoming examples from our past, learning and making a change for the better as well as example for next generation as children learn.
His challenge is on Day 3 get on rung of acceptance but don't stop there, work to move up to Admiration.
@PhilipWagnerLA
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