Being a good listener is only half of a conversation. One must also be able to express ideas and thought clearly and distinctly in order for the listener to comprehend and respond appropriately.
Frequently this necessitates engaging the undivided attention from the person to whom you are speaking. Perhaps you will need to ask if they understand what you are saying. At times, you may need to request they repeat back what they think you said, especially with children. This assures a clear understanding of what all parties have said during the conversation.
Think your thoughts out clearly prior to speaking. Mean what you say and say what you mean. Leave little to individual interpretation or room for misunderstanding.
Stop talking long enough for the other person to be an active participant. Listen and respond appropriately. Clarify any thought not clearly presented previously in your conversation.
If you find yourself in the position of addressing a difficult subject with someone just remember this: You can say anything you need to say to anyone, and they will hear you.... as long as you say it with a compassionate heart.
The best example of difficult communication clearly can be experienced dealing with support techs. Many of us have been extremely frustrated by our failure to resolve issue while speaking with them. I don't mean to insult anybody, but come on, ya know what I mean!
Enjoy the example below.
Life out if balance?
My oh my oh my!
What is going on?
If you listen to the news or talk to others much you understand the world seems to be falling apart.
Guess what...maybe it is!
You know as well as I.
But one thing I know for sure is there are many angry, lost, desperate people out there completely detached from their spirit.
We as a humanity are at an important place in history. I have no idea why I feel this but I know it is so.
This is the time we need to reach inside and see what resides within.
I had a revelation the other day while making our latest film. We do these impromptu videos in case you haven't noticed.
Spirit led me to talk about the word abide.
Suddenly I felt overwhelmed with emotion and understood that when we are told to abide.... it isn't just about abiding in HIM....but allowing HIM to abide in us.
Not that I really know what that means, but I feel it.
It provides comfort and courage to understand everything is alright. I am able to remain in a calm, comforted space although all around me might be spinning out of control.
Perhaps if you feel like everything is falling apart it's time to do a personal check and see what the word abide means to you.
If you listen to the news or talk to others much you understand the world seems to be falling apart.
Guess what...maybe it is!
You know as well as I.
But one thing I know for sure is there are many angry, lost, desperate people out there completely detached from their spirit.
We as a humanity are at an important place in history. I have no idea why I feel this but I know it is so.
This is the time we need to reach inside and see what resides within.
I had a revelation the other day while making our latest film. We do these impromptu videos in case you haven't noticed.
Spirit led me to talk about the word abide.
Suddenly I felt overwhelmed with emotion and understood that when we are told to abide.... it isn't just about abiding in HIM....but allowing HIM to abide in us.
Not that I really know what that means, but I feel it.
It provides comfort and courage to understand everything is alright. I am able to remain in a calm, comforted space although all around me might be spinning out of control.
Perhaps if you feel like everything is falling apart it's time to do a personal check and see what the word abide means to you.
It just might make you day, or even the rest of your life easier.
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