Internal Barriers to Encounter and Dialogue

Which inner attributes can block a deepening of dialogues?


Competitive Attitude

  • Wish to show off or attract the attention
  • Over-estimation due to feelings of guilt or of limited self-esteem
  • Making interventions to compensate impatience, show knowledge or impress others

Striving for Personal Gain

  • What is the profit for me instead for us
  • Alertness on personal hidden agenda's
  • Fixation on outcomes can block better outcomes

Lack of Inner Freedom

  • Being unfaithful towards your authentic self
  • Being unaware of your own or the others pain or frustration
  • Lack of focus on understanding your own and the other's underlying motivation