Can You Hear Me?

 Communication is key....

I have heard that a million times, but man is it ever true. It really, really is the foundation to everything.  This has been a major takeaway this week. How we talk, share, listen, ask questions, etc impacts everything, everywhere. 

Work..people have to be able to get along, while still being open to sharing feelings, asking questions, making requests, listening to feedback.

Parenting...parent and child have to create systems to dialogue about expectations, needs, requests.

Relationships...stating needs, desires, resolving conflict, asking questions.

It is a super complicated thing...and I have spent a lot of money and time in college classes trying to get it right. Yet, I am still on the struggle bus daily. 

So many components to navigate

I feel statements, clarifying questions, pausing, re-framing,  listening, non verbals, warm start ups, tone, body language, eye contact, reflecting...

How on Earth do we get it right????

I guess for me it is a continual work in progress, and if I can ensure that every time I do open my mouth I am speaking from the heart with positive intentions, and support then maybe, just maybe the messages will be heard, listening, and reflected on. 

Hard work, but worth it in order to build up others, present with care, and lead with love. 

Looking for the how-to instructions to write the next page!