| STYLE |
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PROCESS |
| Spiritually-Guided |
01 |
meditative: receive wisdom by opening one's mind. |
| MOTTO |
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What God wants for me is the best?
If I ask, I shall receive?
If I am Guided, I can do it?
Spiritual Guidance proves itself
... through our actions? |
LOOKS FOR
Options and the best choice.
Questions human authority.
What is relevant?
Harmony. |
| APPROACH |
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Constantly gets answers from Spiritual Guidance;
Taking a humble and reverent perspective.
Willing to challenge human authority;
Seeks the most constructive solution. |
STATUS
Mentor, Equalizer
SYMBOL
Heart |
| DISLIKES |
LIKES
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Authoritarian intolerance.
Passive-aggressive communication.
Deception and manipulation.
Rational dehumanizing of others.
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The wonder of spiritual Guidance.
Expanded awareness from Guided actions;
Ability to do more than thought possible;
Helping others improve their lives. |
| ASSUMES |
PHILOSOPHY
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That all persons have the ability to receive Guidance.
That God wants each person to live a contented life. |
Sees humanity as constantly
choosing to destroy itself. |
| APPEAR |
PRIDE
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Distracted, pre-occupied,
can sound abstract, complex,
deeply committed, tolerant,
relaxed, confident, assertive. |
Is aware acutely of weaknesses of actions
and attitudes tied to pride and constantly
tries to maintain humility and no-emotion.
Balances assertiveness and reverence. |
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PHRASES
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NEED
Grace,
Spiritual Guidance.
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Is it what you want or what God wants?
There are always more than 2 choices of action.
God is always there for you, but, you must ask. |
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STRENGTH
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STRATEGY
Humility,
No-emotion expression,
Skills development,
Empathic listening,
Responsible assertiveness,
Asking for Guidance.
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Can find alternatives which have been overlooked.
Difficult to manipulate or deceive.
Have high integrity; not materialistic.
Seeks to balance responsibility & understanding.
Dependable: always does one's best.
WEAKNESS
May act out against injustices and abuses.
Difficult to pin down to work demands and roles.
Others may fear them for their independence. |
| STRESS SYMPTOM: |
Seeks solitude.
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The above is a brief outline summarized from my work with Balancing Therapy clients and the great use of Spiritual Guidance I have made, demonstrated and shared the benefits of, and evaluated since 1988.
The elements and categories have been selected to provide a comparison awareness and appreciation for this Thinking Style relative to the benefits and weaknesses of the others summarized on this website or in this Package, from,
The Art of Thinking,
by Allen F. Harrison, Robert M. Bramson
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