Labels are endemic in all societies. Perhaps because the categories they create help us sort reality?
We know what to expect when we say:
He’s old
She’s crippled
He’s mentally ill
She’s fat…
By categorizing people in this way we set up expectations – and then, sadly, sometimes miss anything that doesn’t fit into the box!
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WITH IT! EXPERIENTIAL APPS
An opportunity to
experiment with some fun
ideas...
What are some of the boxes you live in? Who created these boxes for you?
Make a list of 5 words you use to label yourself.
Can you remember the first time you thought, “Oh, I’m__________”
What do you imagine would happen if you gave up these labels?
Here’s a fun experiment to try:
Think about one of your labels – it might have to do with:
Intelligence
Appearance
Age
Infirmity
Personality…
Now imagine writing these words on a gigantic sheet of white paper. (yes, paper! Not your electronic devise!)
Now see the image that goes with the words. Both words and image are in black – very black – ink.
As you stare at the paper - breathing deeply – the ink begins to fade…
Keep breathing and watch it become grey…
How do you feel as this happens?
You can stop this operation at any stage you want – OR NOT!
If you’re ready, allow the word – and the image that goes with it – to fade completely…
Now you are faced with a pristine, totally open sheet of paper.
What do you consciously want to put on it?
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