fantail

Maybe it would help to reframe it in your mind from a goal of inspiring others to a goal of connecting with others? Every time I've shared at a meeting, no matter how it comes out, I end up speaking with more people afterwards. Even if all they took away from my rambling is "that girl is concerned about XYZ, me too, I should talk to her", then that's cool with me.

Carpathia

Some people just simply raise their hand and say, "Hi, I was told to raise my hand so that's what I'm doing." It's okay. It's great, actually. When I hear that type of share, I think, "Yeah, you're doing it! Speak up!"

I don't like the line: "Some people need to learn to speak, others need to learn to listen."

I often hear it in the rooms and to me it comes across as judgmental. What if it keeps someone from speaking because they question whether or not what they'd like to share is worthy? I believe every share is worthwhile and it doesn't matter how it's delivered or even if it makes sense. The purpose of a share is to let the words lift out of your mind, and heal your body and soul.