tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post2948358658515515292..comments2024-01-26T04:33:03.644-07:00Comments on Connections: The Pursuing Father Part 6Donna B. Nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601914199734248360noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-9633668189168544132011-05-10T14:35:20.992-06:002011-05-10T14:35:20.992-06:00Thanks for that insight, Rachel. Beautifully said....Thanks for that insight, Rachel. Beautifully said.Donna B. Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601914199734248360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-74231781684469003842011-05-10T10:34:22.657-06:002011-05-10T10:34:22.657-06:00in my experience, there are two main types of moti...in my experience, there are two main types of motivation: the use of force and the use of power. the difference between the two is well-illustrated here. the use of "force" usually arises from a place of fear, intolerance, shame, hatred, guilt, or resentment. all of these are powerful motivators, but they do not result in true conversion or penitence. it could be argued that shaming someone through the qetsatsah is an example of using "force". true *power*, on the other hand, motivates others through constant love, humility, sacrifice, service, and life-saving aid when we least deserve it. not even the fear of starvation nor the impending public shaming was enough to humble the son to authentic reconciliation with his father. however, the overwhelming display of love and humility instantly broke down pride and fear. i often struggle with learning to choose power over force to get the result i truly want, but making that correct choice is the only way i've ever been able to gain honest reciprocity from others with regards to love, empathy, and loyalty.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453608050644023592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-85400084143417672182011-05-02T21:53:42.960-06:002011-05-02T21:53:42.960-06:00Very enlightening!Very enlightening!Heatherhttp://homemakers-journal.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com