This is what I do now

This becomes less difficult as time goes on. As I remind my clients, I remind myself:  such change takes time and practice.

I remind myself

This is what I do now:

Pray around the edges

(Not in front)

This is what I do now:

Sit in the middle of things

(Without directing)

This is what I do now:

Stand on the edges

(Without resentment)

Encourage from the spaces

In between.

This is what I do now:

Watch

Listen

Speak occasionally

If necessary.