The first episode of a powerful new series about practical service skills with endless applications to every aspect of life. They are often overlooked because they work on deeper levels than the surface technical skills than the modern service industry seems tends to over-prioritize. But learning these skills means learning true skillfulness (in the Eastern sense of acquiring wisdom, maturity and effectiveness) and transforming your service into one of power and possibility.All of this is true:Needs are unfairly stigmatized in this culture. Learning how to recognize and attend to them will give untold power in transforming a situation or relationship.There is a difference between avoiding "neediness" (depending on others to fulfill our needs) and avoiding the reality of needs (even more unhealthy - resisting them makes them sneak into other areas of our lives and cause even more trouble).Needs are a vehicle for people to truly connect rather than simple create a relationship of exchange.Desires that appear to be simple and surface level are in fact doorways into deeper more profound needs. Learn to see these layers and you will find growth and inspiration in your service profession.There are ways of interacting with needs that are tactful and allow connection with others, and clumsy ways that will just alienate you. Learn the difference and notice how well your communication skills naturally improve.Recommended pairings: this episode on non-violent communication discusses how to skillfully and mindfully navigate the sometimes-shaky terrain of human need through the art of communication. Go Deeper Into The Mindful Service Movement:
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