#2 -A Thought 4 Wednesday To Carry You Through This Beautiful Day!
Each Day In Your Life is Unique!
Wednesday calls us to be open to speaking our truth and our ideas and in return listening to others as they also need to be honored in doing the same. We have to communicate with each other from a position of being an active listener. This is not easy because we have a tendency to space out in our communication and focus in on words and or thoughts that trigger us to go off into thinking with an “already made up my mind” stance that short circuits the conversation. We miss so much of the “intentions” in our communicating with each other.
I confess as some one that has a background in Speech and Communication, that I realized from my teenage years, that communicating effectively, is the most challenging element of our human experience. We have to be so intentional about how, when, and where we try to communicate with each other so that there is a clear and unobstructed space in which we can give each other our full attention void of biases and preconceived ideas. I actually became a better communicator by working with young children.
They require your full attention and an open and receptive mind set! There is not an overabundance of words to shift through when children are expressing their thoughts and feelings. The nature of their conversation is grounded in simplicity. It is clear, concise, and to the point. If we are looking for “Truth”, we must be forthright in speaking our “Truth” and allowing others to have the same privilege extended to them. It’s a real give and take relationship that once created mutually, is invaluable. “Express yourself” authentically but with care and a sense of sensitivity for the person you are engaged with. Mutual respect is the grounding cord of the conversation.
May today bring you a sense of peace, joy, and moments of feeling loved and validated for who you are and what you are gifting humanity.
Ashé! Have a Blessed Day!
Thank You Jim Brickman for your beautiful music that vibrates through this recording. This is a selection from his album – “Music to Quiet Your Mind and Sooth Your World”.
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