Simon Rosenberg’s four Tanks
- Observer Tank — Describe what you saw or heard, without judgment.
- Feelings Tank — Name your own feelings.
FEELINGS
How we are likely to feel when we reach the level of compassionists?
Fulfilled, Absorbed, Buoyant, Interested, Alert, Spellbound, Expectant, Alive, Invigorated, Amused, Optimistic, Ardent, Aroused, Relieved, Joyful, Astonished, Blissful, Sensitive, Breathless, Calm, Exhilarated, Refreshed, Carefree, Overwhelmed, Cheerful, Comfortable, Touched, Complacent, Trusting, Composed, Perky, Expectant, Contented, Surprised, Curious, Dazzled, Delighted, Eager, Ebullient, Wide-awake, Effervescent, Elated, Pleased, Enchanted, Relaxed, Encouraged, Trusting, Engrossed, Involved, Exultant, Free, Glad, Glorious, Animated, Glowing, Thrilled, Gratified, Happy, Appreciative, Hopeful, Inquisitive, Confident, Inspired, Fascinated, Intrigued, Trusting, Invigorated, Joyous, Loving, Jubilant, Keyed-up, Mellow, Intense, Mirthful, Tranquil, Moved, Optimistic, Gleeful, Overjoyed, Peaceful, Ecstatic, Pleasant, Proud, Expansive, Quiet, Radiant, Concerned, Rapturous, Enthusiastic, Refreshed, Satisfied, Amazed, Secure, Enlivened, Serene, Splendid, Affectionate, Stimulated, Tender, Cool, Energetic, Thankful, Excited, Friendly, Upbeat, Warm, Grateful, Helpful, Adventurous, Merry.
How we are likely to feel when we apply the bankruptcy slang of life-alienated language?
Dull, Afraid, Listless, Aggravated, Jealous, Aloof, Frustrated, Anguished, Forlorn, Annoyed, Frightened, Scared, Anxious, Downcast, Apathetic, Repelled, Aroused, Concerned, Ashamed, Beat, Terrified, Bewildered, Blah, Blue, Bored, Unconcerned, Broken-hearted, Chagrined, Pessimistic, Cold, Hurt, Cross, Dejected, Shaky, Depressed, Sorry, Despairing, Gloomy, Despondent, Horrified, Disappointed, Alarmed, Discouraged, Unhappy, Disenchanted, Miserable, Indifferent, Disgusted, Unnerved, Dismayed, Nervous, Distressed, Woeful, Disturbed, Downhearted, Edgy, Exhausted, Fatigued, Tired, Fidgety, Unsteady, Furious, Guilty, Harried, Hostile, Hot, Detached, Humdrum, Impatient, Helpless, Intense, Irate, Embarrassed, Irked, Irritated, Jittery, Keyed-Up, Lazy, Leery, Lonely, Mad, Displeased, Mean, Fearful, Morose, Apprehensive, Mournful, Nettled, Disgruntled, Numb, Overwhelmed, Panicky, Aggravated, Passive, Puzzled, Rancorous, Reluctant, Angry, Resentful, Sad, Confused, Sensitive, Hesitant, Skeptical, Disheartened, Sleepy, Lethargic, Sorrowful, Disquieted, Spiritless, Exasperated, Surprised, Tepid, Listless, Troubled, Uncomfortable, Uneasy, Perplexed, Unglued, Bitter, Upset, Startled, Uptight, Vexed, Weary, Horrible, Wistful, Confused, Withdrawn, Heavy, Worried, Agitated, Wretched, Suspicious, Restless, Mopey, Disaffected, Embittered, Shocked.
- Needs Tank — Explore the needs that are fulfilled or unfulfilled.
NEEDS
As Compassionists, we are aware that human nature is essentially the same on all seven continents and that only a communication based on human needs will lead to ways that eventually fulfil the needs of everyone.
- Give and receive acceptance
- Choosing visions, goals and wishes and plans to get visions, goals and wishes fulfilled
- Spending life time for a life-serving purpose
- Celebrating life, business deals and visions fulfilled
- Celebrating losses: loved ones, opportunities
- Authenticity
- Creativity
- Self-worth
- Receiving gratitude for a contribution to the unmet needs of other people
- Closeness and connection with other human beings
- Being with other human beings (“quality time”)
- Exposure
- Contribution to the enrichment of life
- Emotional safety for everything that is alive
- Empathy - someone who is fully with another person but not full of the other person
- Quality Food and Quality Beverage
- Exercising
- Protection from life-threatening forms of life and life-alienated communication
- Regeneration
- Honesty that enables us to learn from our limitations as human beings
- Love - expressed as a mutual giving from the heart
- Reassurance in stormy moments
- Respect for your uniqueness
- Support in moments of struggle
- Safety to choose plans that lead to the complete satisfaction of your goals, your visions and wishes in life
- Trust in the loving and compassionate nature every person has
- Understanding from the heart for what a human being needs
- Safe & Secure Sexual Expression
- Education that enables to continuously learn and acquire new competences
- Quality Sleep
- Real estate or other forms of shelter
- Touch - as an expression of how much another person cares about you
- Humour which makes life more beautiful
- Beauty and Magnificence
- Harmony with yourself and others
- Inspiration in order to advance as a human being
- Order in life
- Peace - internal and external
- Wish Tank — Share a clear wish from the heart. The other person is free to say yes or no.
Use these lists to find words that fit, or use your own.
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