THE FIVE FREEDOMS

THE FIVE FREEDOMS

By Virginia Satir

1. TO SEE AND HEAR

What is here,

instead of what should be,

was, or will be.

2. TO SAY

What one feels and thinks,

instead of what one should.

3. TO FEEL

What one feels,

instead of what one ought.

4. TO ASK

For what one wants,

instead of always waiting

for permission.

5. TO TAKE RISKS

in one’s own behalf,

instead of choosing to be

only “secure”

and not rocking the boat.

Noting the significant role our senses play in our survival, Satir devised the above “Five Freedoms” tool, essentially affirmations, to help people connect to their body and self in the moment, and focus their attention on their inner resources and creative choices in the present.

IT’S YOUR FREEDOMS & CHOICE!!