Let me know what I can do / Let me know what you need
vs.
Here’s what I want to do for you, would you like that
Both often come from a caring and thoughtful place.
But one gently hands off responsibility for action while the other grabs responsibility for action.
***The great mastery of the equation is developing the intuitive sense for what the other person may need and if it’s something you’re able and willing to give, putting it on offer.
And I think it’s often our awareness that we haven’t mastered that intuitive sense which causes us to shy away from from putting anything on offer all together. So we gently, kindly and often without realizing it pass responsibility.
But to develop intuition you must follow it rather than standing there second guessing it.
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I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabe@gabethebassplayer.com