It Is About Honoring My Opponent

How often do I honor those around me? How often do I honor my opponents? How often do I honor myself? Honor is extremely important since we tie our respect, integrity and honesty to it.

The samurai warrior knew about honoring their opponents. Anytime you’re challenged by an opponent, you are being given the opportunity to practice your craft. It’s about honoring your opponent recognizing that no matter the outcome, I’ve been given an opportunity by them to learn more about myself and practice becoming better.

I was blessed today with such a situation that offered me the opportunity to take a deep look into myself. I was challenged in many realms of my being and my abilities. I was able to get a perspective about perceptions of our workshop from their experience. It’s not about right or wrong, but just simply what is.

I was amazed at my ability to get the spot out quickly as I posted about earlier this week. I could have held onto the feedback I received or gotten stressed that someone wasn’t open to me or trusting me. The power was really in looking at what happened, examining it and letting it go quickly.

When someone challenges me, what is my response? Am I open to the feedback? Am I willing to be wrong? Am I in the right space to receive the feedback without getting defensive? Is my investment in the need of being right? Am I working at creating a Win/Lose or am I looking for a Win/Win or No Deal?

I will continue to honor my opponents and thank God for them to enable me to become better not just as a facilitator but as a human being.