CircleBridge bookExplore the concept
An invitation honors a person’s ability to decide what they need and how much they will share. It must include a real option to pass, reflect privately, or engage in another appropriate way. This matters in classrooms and workplaces where authority can make a friendly request feel compulsory. The chapter connects invitation with autonomy and engagement. When applying the idea to an institutional task, be clear about which responsibilities are required and which personal disclosures are voluntary. An invitation loses credibility when declining brings a hidden penalty.
A practice to try
Reword a personal reflection prompt as an invitation and name a private alternative. Check that the alternative is equally respected.
Explore it in the book
Companion guidance by Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever. Consult the book alongside these resources; activities and summaries do not replace the complete book.