Shift or Compromise

I was sent something from a friend yesterday that shared this topic.
What's the difference between shifting and compromising?

Shifting is becoming aware of your needs and the needs of others.In the process of connecting to needs you recognize that you are willing to do what meets the needs of others in that moment. You will not be letting go of your own need or devaluing it. You have simply chosen to go with the others need now.

Compromise is when one person gives up what they need or want so that the need of the other person or group can be met.

There is a huge difference in how you will feel when you shift versus compromise.
Shifting will create positive feeling and needs that are met for you and the other individual. Compromise can create feelings of frustration and unmet needs. Shifting is learning to explore your needs as well as the needs of others. Compassionate Communication is a great way to practice this.

For today notice when you compromise. What are you feeling? What needs of yours aren't being met when you let go of them to meet others? What would it feel like to shift instead?

"You don't get to choose how you are going to die. Or when.
You can only decide how you are going to live. Now."
-Joan Baez