The Art of Communication is a Tricky One.
The art of communication is a tricky one. It means listening well to someone and letting them know by responding appropriately. But this simple art form is not done well. Often we are listening to words, but missing the essence of what is happening. Sometimes instead of listening, we are waiting to jump in with our own agenda. I know, because I do it too! We are all guilty of it!
And then there are the people who don’t react to you. They don’t respond to emails or calls. They are choosing not be connected. What choices do you have? Are these people you want to have as connections.
It is hard to live with someone who cannot hear. “Say what?” “What did you say?” “Did you tell me that?” “Wait, there is so much noise that I can’t hear you!” These people want to connect, but physically have obstacles. They are usually the older people in our lives. It means we need to go to greater measures to help them stay connected. Sitting closer to them, writing things down for them, looking for devices like amplified television headphones to help them hear.
What makes communication harder for you? Is it focusing on one thing at a time? Do you find it is more difficult to be present to people? Do you need to be looking at the person? I like to be in touch, not on the phone. I find so many people are doing other things when they talk on the phone. They are driving a car, cooking dinner, or multi-tasking and it makes the person on the other end feel 2nd best!
Communication is best when we aren’t angry or sarcastic. So many things get mixed up when we don’t express ourselves well. Double checking on dates, places, and simple information can make our lives better. There is still nothing wrong with using paper and a notebook to help remember things. All the electronic devices are great, but actually writing down information helps us recall the information at a later time.
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