Where would we be without our skeletons? Those strong bones
give shape to our otherwise jellyfish bodies. Skeletons make movement possible.
They allow us to put pressure where pressure is needed.
Skin has an entirely different purpose. It protects us from
infection and provides a more expressive, softer image. Without skin, the
skeleton wears a fixed and threatening grin.
When we are in a time of confrontation and we have the
authority to make the final decision, it is good to feel the strength of our
skeleton. It gives us “backbone” and supports our muscle for action. Yet, when it
comes to our skeleton it is good to feel it, but not to reveal it.
It does more harm than good to talk of our right or our
might. To stay human, stay covered with skin. It is warmer, softer, and more
winning. It is more effective to explain “what’s in it” for the other person,
or at least how our chosen action will serve the greater good.
Feel the power inside, but show regard outside. Certainly
the skeleton gives shape to the skin, but the skin gives shape to our influence
with others.
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