Leader as Facilitator: Getting the Mind Ready First

Facilitating a group is one of the highest forms of service one can provide. Preparing yourself to do this work before it happens however, can be overlooked in light of all that goes into preparing content and processes.

Spending just a few minutes prior to going into a group to clarify your intent, motivations, and how you'll deal internally with what comes up can truly transform your experience in a positive way.

Practicing the process of awakening service in your facilitation may afford you the following benefits:

* Transforms your work into the opportunity for learning and awakening.
* Reduces negative emotions such as anxiety, worry, and depression.
* Increases satisfaction and happiness.
* Reduces burnout.
* Reduces power games.
* Reduces possibility of being manipulated. You can only be manipulated if you're attached. You can only be of as much help to people as you don't need anything from them.
* Increases flow and effectiveness.

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