[Ailist] ScienceDaily: Reflecting On Values Promotes Love, Acceptance

[Cheri]

Stephanie,

As always, thanks for sending an intriguing article.  The closing paragraph is curious, the penchant for trying to reduce our actions or behaviors to chemistry leaves me pondering these days.

But, onto the subject of values reflection and openness.  It would be interesting to see how this might play out in organizations.  For example, if everyone in the organization felt passionate--or at least committed-- about the mission and principles and their own values tied to the organizations--how might it impact people's ability to have dialogue (instead of discussion/argumentation)?  How might this impact feedback sessions if they started by couching meetings, conversations, etc., in terms of the transpersonal mission and values; having people first get in touch with such a story?

Do you know of any research in this area?

Cheri  
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From: stephanie at brainhygiene.com
Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:47:47 -0400
To: ailist at lists.business.utah.edu
Subject: [Ailist] ScienceDaily: Reflecting On Values Promotes Love,Acceptance

Stephanie (stephanie at brainhygiene.com) has sent you a link to the following page on ScienceDaily:

Reflecting On Values Promotes Love, Acceptance
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080722113022.htm

No one enjoys being told that their behavior is harmful to themselves or others. In fact, most people respond defensively when confronted with evidence that their behavior is irrational, irresponsible, or unhealthy. Fortunately, research has shown that just a few minutes of writing about an important value can reduce defensiveness.

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