According to the Gallup Strengths Finder 2.0, I do not have any woo, which is a strength used to make others feel comfortable and connected, in other words, I am not influential (Rath & Conchie, 2008). I feel there is a charisma about me which allows for deep connections with other people. I do not feel the Gallup Strengths Finder 2.0 is correct on that portion of my assessment. Or it is possible my mood that day affected the assessment. Anyhow, charisma is a charm that gives the ability to inspire, enthuse, interest or affect others by means of personal influence. My charisma is not loud or boisterous; it can be witnessed over time and is low-key. I can inspire others to stand tall, strong and proud when things are at their worst and
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Over many years I have watched my mother isolate herself by letting go of relationships, due to what I consider small or petty differences. I have long been a person with few, yet deep relationships and I wonder if it has anything to do with the aforementioned. Growing up I remember anger being the primary emotion in our household. Nowadays, when my own emotions or that of others are hurling out of control I have a yearning for harmony and an urge to generate it amongst all. I am a compassionate person and I attribute some of it to my selfless father and to experiencing a profound loss. I don’t remember the exact age but I do remember riding in the back of my dad’s 1983 BMW and hearing him talk to my older brother about how important it is to “put yourself in someone else’s shoes”. At first the words seemed odd and silly to me. “Why would I want to be in someone else’s shoes”, I thought. For some reason I was determined to understand it. I do not remember details of the experience; instead I remember the feeling of being able to feel someone else’s perspective for the first time which allowed us both a better understanding of their experience, and it was
Over many years I have watched my mother isolate herself by letting go of relationships, due to what I consider small or petty differences. I have long been a person with few, yet deep relationships and I wonder if it has anything to do with the aforementioned. Growing up I remember anger being the primary emotion in our household. Nowadays, when my own emotions or that of others are hurling out of control I have a yearning for harmony and an urge to generate it amongst all. I am a compassionate person and I attribute some of it to my selfless father and to experiencing a profound loss. I don’t remember the exact age but I do remember riding in the back of my dad’s 1983 BMW and hearing him talk to my older brother about how important it is to “put yourself in someone else’s shoes”. At first the words seemed odd and silly to me. “Why would I want to be in someone else’s shoes”, I thought. For some reason I was determined to understand it. I do not remember details of the experience; instead I remember the feeling of being able to feel someone else’s perspective for the first time which allowed us both a better understanding of their experience, and it was