Say it Forward
There is nothing more touching than to be truly seen by another.
Acknowledgement is a life-affirming, relationship-building practice. By acknowledging another you expand who they know themselves to be and create new openings for action. In a simple moment you have the power to create a larger playing field for another just by being courageous enough to pause and take notice and, from your heart, expressing what you see.
The dictionary defines acknowledgement as “to recognize as being valid or having force or power.” A true acknowledgement is more than just a thank-you. Often our “thank-you” recognizes what someone has done. An acknowledgement recognizes who someone is to you and in the world. Pause and take a moment to really notice where this unique person is a force or has a unique power and then let them know you see them.
This practice is one of the most powerful things you can do to create or restore relationship. All manners of grievances and petty complaints dissolve in the wave of acknowledgement.
Expand your circle by acknowledging people you encounter. Plant the seeds and watch what grows. We think you will be suprized by what comes back to you. We hope to spread a wave of acknowledgement that spans the globe.
In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.
-Mother Teresa
Please let us know how it goes. And remember, anything worth doing takes practice.
Please check back often to see how our community is spreading acknowledgement. Let us know what you think acknowledgement is, and please share your stories of being acknowledged or of acknowledging another.
We will be adding tools to help you spread acknowledgement so check back often.
What a brilliant idea! Bringing awareness to the experience of being truly seen and seeing others IS a life building practice! Acknowledgements are nourishment for the soul. They are a point of intimate connection.
This is such a big and wonderful thing to bring to the forefront. In my coaching, as with all coaching, the emphasis on acknowledgment for a client is powerful. I am happy to be part of this “say it forward” action. Thanks for stepping up, thinking creatively and offering it out to the world. You rock…Living la vida fearless, Jan
What if each of us had an interest in the other person’s success? What would our world be like?
Seems to me, that is a root belief for acknowledgement
This is a wonderful thing to bring forefront. In coaching, acknowledgment for a client is the most powerful tool out there. It shows cheering and supporting to other peoples Success:)
I am grateful and acknowledge CTI asking me to be apart of this:)
To Your Success!!
Karen, your article really struck me. I recently attended my 20th high school class reunion. I was a smidge nervous, but went into it with the perspective that if I’ve changed this much in 20 years, why wouldn’t the other 190 classmates have some growth as well.
After the events, I was overwhelmed with gratitude from the experience of genuine connection and reconnection with a great group of people. I sent 35 personal emails of essentially acknowledgement.
During the course of the weekend, the best acknowledgement I received was from a group of folks sitting at one table. They said, “Julie, when we heard you were a life coach well all said a resounding, ‘OF COURSE!’ because that’s what you were made to do.”
That just may sustain me for a year!
YES acknowledgment! I am never without awe as I witness the impact of acknowledgment on clients, beloveds, anyone. To not only be deeply, truly seen but to also have that articulated out loud can transform a person before your very eyes.
AND, to have impact, acknowledgment must be received. It’s a two-part harmony, both parts of which are vital to the full potential of an acknowledgment being realized.
Thank you, Karen and CTI, for these tools and for the pointing. You are so deeply committed to our and the world’s growth, and you are a living, breathing, evolving model for us all!
The note below is dedicated to my Certification Pod, Asparagus!
I love that when I acknowledge another the clouds part and the heavens shine on us all!
Blessings abound!
Susan Morel
Hello Vicky!!!
Did you ever think that the reason your community is so great is because of you?
That is a powerfull reason to make your team be a tiger.
Continue improving you professional strengths and your tiger will be unique.
All the best,
Ernest
To me the best acknowledgments are the unexpected gifts of mirroring the best in another.
A true acknowledgment honors both the giver and the receiver, because it is a naming of something unique between the two parties that only the two of them will see in exactly that way.
Acknowledgement for me is another way to be in gratitude and love. Acknowledgement speaks to wanting for others in a way that I want so deeply for myself.
With Gratitude and Love,
Michael G. Duhaney
Acknowledgment is a central theme to my idea of Coach with HEART (Humility, Encouragement, Acknowledgment, Relationships, Trust) – the power of acknowledgment can release people and allow them to engage with themselves and others.
Our tendency is to be “busy”, “quick”, and we forget that relationships matter – acknowledging others – powerful tool. (Although its not really a tool).
Dan
coachwithheart.wordpress.com
This issue of acknowledgment is one of the most important aspect of living your best life now. When we acknowledge others, we are acknowledging ourselves. When we acknowledge who we are, what we contribute to the world,and our relationship to others, we also express our gratitude for all that is. I encourage my clients to keep a Gratitude journal and each night write for five minutes all the things you’ve experienced throughout the day that you are grateful for. It is also a way to acknowledge how much growing you are doing, and how much you appreciate others in your life. Just be sure to let them know. Everyone wants to be validated.
Jacqueline
http://www.fearlessfifties.com
“It’s not about age….it’s about Attitude!