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Having never watched Star Trek I never knew how deep it took the viewer. Kudo’s to you, Ada, for seeing how the needs of the many are met when the mediator helps a couple see beyond their own pain. You took us where no one else has gone!
Hello,
One of my favorite episodes, I believe from Season 1 of Star Trek The Next Generation, where a deaf mediator who spoke through his telepathic “chorus” finds himself without his chorus, who are killed during a mediation session, but who follows his own principle of turning a disadvantage into an advantage by deciding to teach sign language to the two opposing parties seeking peace, thus bypassing their failed communication styles to learn how to speak in a new way…
Now how to apply this to divorce, well, I don’t know!
I love how life imitates art, or in this case, how art imitates life! Great job using this popular source to make a beautiful point!
Extremely wise as usual Ada, it often takes clients way too long to realize the truth that you brought out from Star Treck. Lets continue to work hard to spread and impart this philosophy! Terrific blog as always!