Listening is vital for effective communication. Effective communication is vital for healthy relationships. And, our survival depends upon our ability to form healthy, trusting relationships. Listening is as vital as eating. But, it seems that people aren't doing so well with healthy, life-sustaining diets either. We need to take our survival seriously. That includes healthy … Continue reading Listening
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Yakety-Yak
How often do you truly listen to others? Are you really listening to what they're saying? Or does it all sound like so much yakety-yak, because all you're doing is waiting for a pause until you can speak? And really, do you think they're even listening to you when it's your turn, or might you … Continue reading Yakety-Yak
Anticipation
It is absolutely important to stay in the present moment. However there is something to be said for developing the skill of anticipation rather than falling prey to knee-jerk reactions to life. I worked for many years in the food service industry, and I learned to be successful by demonstrating anticipation for what the guests … Continue reading Anticipation
Talking
Open, clear communication is vital for a healthy relationship of any kind. But, communication isn't just a matter of talking at each other. There can be a whole lot of talking happening without anything really being said. Actually, talking can end up being just so much noise. Communication involves a dialogue, which means that there … Continue reading Talking
Communication
Communication is absolutely key to relationships. But it isn't just about speaking with words. We communicate with our actions, our micro-actions, and even with our energy and vibes. People, especially those close to you, can get the message from you without a single word being uttered. So, be sure you are communicating what you want … Continue reading Communication
Silence
Sometimes silence is the best response you can give. Because silence isn't an empty answer. And because sometimes they don't even bother to hear your words when you use them. But if you give silence, they'll most likely get the message.
Communication
It seems to me that in the debate over religion, those arguing against it, are relating it to an ideology, and yet those arguing in defense of it, are relating it to spirituality. So really, the debate itself might boil down to a simple failure to communicate. I mean, of course they can't see eye-to-eye … Continue reading Communication
Friendly Suggestion
You don't have to hold an opinion about every topic that comes your way. It's just not possible to know everything there is to know about every little thing, so most of the time any opinion that you're defending is simply on shaky ground. That's a weak stance to maintain. That weakness can breed insecurity. … Continue reading Friendly Suggestion
Answers
Abraham-Hicks has said that you can't talk and listen at the same time. This is fundamental for effective communication. If you want to know if you've been heard, and if you truly want to get the answers you've asked for, then you need to quiet down, listen for a change, and receive them. You don't … Continue reading Answers
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