Virginia Satir’s Five Freedoms

Virginia Satir’s work in family therapy and dynamics was one inspirational cornerstone in the development of NLP.  Her 5 Freedoms resonate for me, as I hope they will for you.

 Virginia Satir’s Five Freedoms
1. The freedom to see and hear what is here instead of what should be, was, or will be.

2. The freedom to say what one feels and thinks, instead of what one should.

3. The freedom to feel what one feels, instead of what one ought.

4. The freedom to ask for what one wants, instead of always waiting for permission.

5. The freedom to take risks in one’s own behalf, instead of choosing to be only ‘secure’ and not rocking the boat.”