People will sometimes say that they know what someone’s been talking about without really having any true understanding. They might have copied down the words or memorized the information, but they have no real intimacy with or true knowledge of things yet.
It’s not enough to just be able to parrot back what’s been said - but as the spelling bee kids ask, “Can you use it in a sentence?” Do you really know through first-hand experience the context, meaning or application of a thing or do we have just enough information to be dangerous?
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about digging in deeper, asking more questions and getting more experience before we try to lead others. This is necessary if we want to apply things in an effective way that won’t mislead or harm the people we’re trying to help.
It’s important to show up in integrity rather than just trying to “look” or “appear” to others a particular way. Don’t be afraid to be a learner or student and say “I don’t know”.
Go ahead and be the one in the room who stands up and says, “This doesn’t make sense, could you please elaborate a little more?” I’d bet that your bravery will go a long way to helping others who are still too afraid to put up their hand and admit that they don’t have it all figured out.
We don’t need to be in such a rush that we just end up regurgitating things, it’s important to spend some time studying and practicing so you’ll have your own wisdom to share too.
KK's Key Takeaways
• Do You Understand? (5:55)
• Use It In A Sentence (15:30)
• Appear Smart (19:58)
• You Have Your Own Stories To Tell (25:00)
• We’re So Impatient (30:57)
• Here To Help Each Other (35:43)
• Help Me To Learn (35:58)
Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community.
She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir.
KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun!
A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies.
You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com
