We Don't Have to "Agree to Disagree"

Time is an interesting thing. It flies whether we?are having fun or not. I've been working on some amazing projects to merge improv skills into personal development and lifestyle tools, and I find that time and time again, the rule of "Yes, And" keeps my mindset positive and productive, particularly when the less fun moments in life come rolling around.

"Yes" is not for agreement - it's for acceptance and acknowledgement of whatever it is we need to tackle in any given moment. "And" requires we do something with it. We must take action in our own lives.

If we have learned anything during this global pandemic, it's that we have DIFFERENT viewpoints on things. People have become more divisive than ever, and we can see how much that is helping to move past this insanely difficult season in humanity.?What if - WHAT IF we try to dig deep within ourselves to LISTEN to others with a desire to understand and learn more. Especially when we do not "AGREE" with them. What if we use "Yes" to say, I HEAR YOU. I acknowledge the things that make us different, "And" I want to understand. I want to gather more information. I want to expand my perspective in this world by allowing and truly listening to views that differ from mine.?

What if we choose to interact positively with others and be respectful and kind even when we don't agree with someone?

We all want that validation and acceptance that comes when we hear someone say "Yes,?I see you, I hear you." We can be part of the movement FORWARD if we offer up that same validation to others. It does not mean we have to AGREE with them. It just means we acknowledge them and meet people where they are without bowling them over with an argument that will end up in Negative-ville.

Instead of just agreeing to disagree - let's work more towards acceptance of different opinions and pools of knowledge from others. Let's work more towards finding collaboration instead of just shutting down the very conversations that are needed to regain the joy of teamwork that will encourage?humanity to thrive.

Together, we can create a safer space for others, and a welcoming and abundant?culture of "Yes, And." Learn more at ImprovTeamCulture.com or shoot me a DM.

Sending lots of love out to you and yours,

Megan