12. How We Align When We Don't Agree

It’s essential to find true alignment in decision making when operating from ‘the We’ perspective, whether it's intimate or business, to help us accomplish our goals, stay on track with our mission, and develop a deeper connection with each other. And, it’s not always easy!

In this episode, we discuss our agreement to put ‘the We’ first when making decisions and work through an example of what we do when we aren’t in agreement about how to move forward. 

There’s an elevated level of autonomy when we’re making decisions together. By operating in “the We,” there’s space to discover freedom for the greater endeavor that we can create together. In short, with greater responsibility comes greater freedom, which is far from the typical ‘I’ mindset. 

But, what happens when we’re not in the same place around how to work towards our goals? We’ve been bumping up against the decision to share more about our intimate experiences on the show. We share what our process looks like to get into each other's world and work towards a decision that honors both of our needs. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• What happens when you don’t feel considered in a decision 
• What it means to be in alignment with your partner 
• Why systems need to collaborate in order to thrive 
• Different levels of freedom through the lens of “We” versus “I” 
• Example questions to clarify misunderstandings and acknowledge your partner’s perspective

Resources Mentioned

• Alan Watts recordings on Spotify 

Get in Touch: 

• Art Of We website
• Art of We Instagram 
• Integrative Psychiatry Institute
• Krista’s Instagram
• Will’s Instagram

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