A Moment of Reason is a cornerstone of the Right-Minded Teamwork (RMT) thought system.
It is a moment of revelation, clarity, or sanity that occurs when the Decision-Maker genuinely tries to move from the attack-and-defend environment of the Battleground into the learning culture of the Classroom.
These moments happen when Reason’s teaching breaks through the wrong-mindedness fueled by the Ego. They are the instant of transition from wrong-mindedness into Right-Mindedness.
The Mechanism of the Moment
A Moment of Reason is achieved through a conscious choice to shift perspective, often following an Ego Attack or an unproductive conflict. It is rooted in Trust Your Intuition, where Reason is defined as your positive intuition. Following this positive intuition is your natural, pre-separation state of mind.
To initiate this powerful shift, the teammate must look inward, without judgment, and hold themselves accountable by asking the critical question:
What am I doing to create, promote, or allow this blaming conversation to carry on?
The simple act of asking and answering this question signifies accepting responsibility (even for avoidance or standing by) and instantly changes the mind.
This mental shift is the Moment of Reason.
The Return to the Right Mind
In a Moment of Reason, you feel confident and at peace. You know what you should do, what to say, and to whom. You know beyond a doubt that you want and need your teammates, viewing them as allies rather than adversaries. When this shift occurs, the team quickly returns to the Unified Circle of Right-Minded Thinking, where teammates:
- Forgive one another.
- Do No Harm, Work as One.
- Recommit to their Work Agreements.
This realization brings back productive conflict resolution.
Training Your Mind
If you are not accustomed to trusting your positive intuition, achieving a Moment of Reason requires mindful practice – a training of your mind. The key is to pause, be still, and intentionally listen for that positive intuition before reacting.
It requires an unwavering commitment to stop yourself continually, gently, and compassionately when you become angry, fearful, agitated, or anxious. This mindful practice strengthens the Decision-Maker’s power of choice, ensuring that mistakes are seen as opportunities for correction and recommitment to your team’s RMT philosophy.
Action
To learn more about “moments of Reason”, pick up these two books:
Reason, Ego & the Right-Minded Teamwork Myth: The Philosophy and Process for Creating a Right-Minded Team That Works Together as One.
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How to Apply the Right Choice Model: Create a Right-Minded Team That Works as One.
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