You do not own your well of knowledge. You may contribute to it, draw from it regularly, and bring others to the same well. The well belongs to the community. If you have discovered lasting truth, this truth is not yours alone. The wisdom found in the well may be claimed by others, who will interpret it and present it with their unique gifts. If you work closely with your well, you have a trustee relationship with the knowledge at your disposal.  Treat your well with high respect, and the well of knowledge may be yours to share with many.

When you share your well, you expand its value for all.

Sharing your well is more than pontificating or lecturing others. Many people do not respond well to direct gifts of knowledge.  Instead, engage others with ideas, with the inspiration you have already received.  Trust that others connect with the same source that you have been using.  Try these techniques to help others share your well:

Use questions. Challenge the thinking of other people through a well-posed question. Questions practically force another person to consider the possibilities. When answering a question, a person’s mind works to make a choice.  Nothing wrong with a little mental workout, and the well opens up for a thirsty mind looking for answers!

Encourage others to see the possibilities. Hand a person a book, or tell that person that you noticed he or she thinks uniquely. Through encouragement, you help another person resonate with you.  Appreciation opens the door to reluctant spirit. Show people that you have a depth of character in reserve.  A good discussion may introduce another person to your well.

Practice collaboration.  You don’t have to be the most brilliant person in town. Ask for help in solving problems. Find a unique approach, and ask your colleague to suggest approaches. Think together, and let your well influence both of you.  Collaboration forces a change in all partners. Through the joy of collaborative thinking and action, dissimilar spirits are brought into harmonious action.

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