Congruence refers to a state of being as well as a quality of
communicating. At the first of its three levels, congruence entails
acknowledging and accepting our inner experiences (sensations,
interpretations, and consequent feelings about those feelings) and
being able to express them. Congruence at Level 2 involves listening to
our perceptions and expectations, and translating those into a
responsible pattern of meeting our needs by tapping our yearnings. At
level 3, we move into harmony with our spiritual essence, or what Satir
called the universal life force