Chapter one of this book contain a short introduction to the contents of the book. In here is described in a summary  the 10 truths that are going to be the base of the next chapters.


1. Experiencing What is.
What is, To Susan is referred to whatever is actually going on a present moment. By noticing it the persons can distinguish between what you actually experience in your body and emotions from what your mind thinks, judges , expects or believes should be happening.

 

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2. Being transparent.
Is the ability to reveal to another person what you have done or what you are sensing, feeling, thinking, or saying to yourself at the moment? Susan gives an example that is: When you share your thoughts, sensations, feelings, even your judgments “in the interest of transparency “, you are less apt to get caught up in the illusion of control.

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3. Noticing your intent.
You need to allow yourself to be open to the possibilities of each moment- spontaneous and unrehearsed. You need to relate more and control less.

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4. Welcoming feedback.
It means being attuned to what is happening around you each moment. Susan described that when we are welcome feedback.  We are actively curios about how others are affected by your actions. Feedback maintains the relating. 



5. Asserting what you want and don’t want.
This skill helps become less attached to getting everything us as humans asked for, since each request won’t carry such a heavy load. Asking freely, instead of inhibiting yourself, keeps your energy flowing.

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6. Taking back projections.
Becoming aware of projections helps you to season your judgments with some humility.



7. Revising an earlier statement.
Susan suggested that we can learn to be flexible enough to change our minds and to let someone know that our feelings have changed.



8. Holding differences.
Refers to the ability to have your own viewpoint while at the same time being open to hearing and considering differing views.



9. Sharing mixed emotions.
This situation is when you want to express a strong feeling to clear up unfinished business but at the same time you feel concerned about the other person’s reaction.



10. Embracing the Silence of the unknown.
Silence is the connection to the Source, the place from which new creation springs forth.

Using the Ten Truth Skills As an Awareness Practice



“When your intention is on your mind chatter (thoughts, inferences, judgments, and interpretations), you are not present to what is happening here and now, so you cannot be real. “

“You learn to participate in life instead of trying to control it”