I like this term. You sharing your instances and observations actually came at a good time for me to read today. I’ve been melancholy as of lately with a few relationship problems with a few friends; this has helped me to sort through those feelings, that I refer to as brain clutter. Thanks for sharing.
KatSC, I'm glad this came at a good time. It was interesting how all those challenges happened in the same few weeks and have now paused. It seems like life is always showing us opportunities, but they aren't always easy. I wish you the best with your challenges and brain clutter. Thanks for sharing your experience.
This really resonated with me, thank you for sharing it. I teach communication at a community college and we often talk about "dialogic communication" that is partly listening and partly speaking in ways that encourages listening. Easier said than done! Simple sincerity sounds very much like true dialogue. I often ask myself (if I can think this clearly in the moment!): What is needed right now? Sometimes it is listening, sometimes it is sharing a story, sometimes it's just a hand on a hand. It must be sincere, must be genuine and must be completely present! It's also what I strive for in my life and in my relationships.
Carol, I'm glad this resonated with you. I'm glad that there are people like you teaching communication. Good communication doesn't just happen for most of us. Communication is truly an art as you illustrated in your comment by highlighting how each situation may require a different response. It's something we need to learn. But we can. Thanks for sharing these examples!
I like this term. You sharing your instances and observations actually came at a good time for me to read today. I’ve been melancholy as of lately with a few relationship problems with a few friends; this has helped me to sort through those feelings, that I refer to as brain clutter. Thanks for sharing.
KatSC, I'm glad this came at a good time. It was interesting how all those challenges happened in the same few weeks and have now paused. It seems like life is always showing us opportunities, but they aren't always easy. I wish you the best with your challenges and brain clutter. Thanks for sharing your experience.
This really resonated with me, thank you for sharing it. I teach communication at a community college and we often talk about "dialogic communication" that is partly listening and partly speaking in ways that encourages listening. Easier said than done! Simple sincerity sounds very much like true dialogue. I often ask myself (if I can think this clearly in the moment!): What is needed right now? Sometimes it is listening, sometimes it is sharing a story, sometimes it's just a hand on a hand. It must be sincere, must be genuine and must be completely present! It's also what I strive for in my life and in my relationships.
Carol, I'm glad this resonated with you. I'm glad that there are people like you teaching communication. Good communication doesn't just happen for most of us. Communication is truly an art as you illustrated in your comment by highlighting how each situation may require a different response. It's something we need to learn. But we can. Thanks for sharing these examples!