Making assumptions
One of the four agreements sited by Don Miguel Ruiz in his book of the same name is
Don’t make assumptions
In the book he explains that when we make assumptions itis usually based on our own perceptions that may seem true in the moment, but they end up causing the problems in our lives. When we make assumptions we end up taking things personally.
We assume that we know what kind of massage is best for a client. We assume that everyone sees life the same way we do and that what we feel with our hands is what they feel inside. We assume that we know how much pressure needs to be applied without asking the client. We assume that they may want our advice on stretching or other health care tips and ideas.
He says in his book “The way to avoid making assumptions is to ask questions. Ask until you are clear and then even don’t assume that you know all there is to know about a situation.”
You can never really know anyone or what they are thinking or feeling.
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