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On Communication
2 years ago
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Hello and welcome to the Unicorn's Bookshelf.
Hello friends,
So many of the challenges in the world stem from issues in communication. I know. I've had plenty of issues, myself. It's so easy to get caught up in my own thoughts and fears and reign in things I need to express for others to understand what I'm going through. Likewise, it's difficult to understand those around me when they don't tell me what they want or need. If I don't know what a person is feeling, how am I to support them? How am I to give them what they need?
Even after communication is opened up, it's important to listen. Both sides need to listen. It's hard. I know. Again, I get caught up in my own thoughts that I just HAVE to express and sometimes I forget to really hear what the other person is trying to tell me. Information that I could use to really understand them gets lost and then I make mistakes. Different people have different styles of communicating and if you're not paying attention a signal meant to be supportive could come off as cold or selfish. It's a easy mistake to make and it causes so many issues.
Pay attention to the people around you. Listen to them the way you need them to listen to you. Hear what they have to say. If you must, ask to be heard in return. Your feelings and needs matter, too. Every relationship is a balance between the needs and wants of the people involved and no relationship will last long or be healthy without good communication.
Don't have the words? That's okay. That happens. It's happened to me, too. Work through that together. Tell your friend that you're having a hard time describing what you want to say. Maybe you can work together to figure it out. When trying to listen to them, don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't guess at their intent. I've made that mistake too many times to count and it's often caused frustration. Hear them and then ask questions to clarify so that everyone is sure they're understanding each other.
Good communication leads to good teamwork, and every relationship, no matter how casual, professional, or intimate, requires teamwork to succeed. Lean into that. Work together with your friends as a team to overcome challenges. If a mistake happens, that's okay. Try again. So long as everyone wants to succeed, you can. It may take a few tries. that's okay. Misunderstandings are going to happen. Pull back, cool off, and try again. See what you missed. Respectfully let them know what they missed. Together, with good communication, you can overcome anything.
Imagine a world where people actually listened to each other. To you. Where understanding and mutual respect abound all because people were willing to talk things through together rather than argue point. It's not about winning or losing, after all. It's about finding a path that benefits everyone involved. We can build this world. You can help build this world. By listening, expressing ourselves with respect, and working together, we can make this world a better place for the people around us.
Over time, it might make the world a better place in general.
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So many of the challenges in the world stem from issues in communication. I know. I've had plenty of issues, myself. It's so easy to get caught up in my own thoughts and fears and reign in things I need to express for others to understand what I'm going through. Likewise, it's difficult to understand those around me when they don't tell me what they want or need. If I don't know what a person is feeling, how am I to support them? How am I to give them what they need?
Even after communication is opened up, it's important to listen. Both sides need to listen. It's hard. I know. Again, I get caught up in my own thoughts that I just HAVE to express and sometimes I forget to really hear what the other person is trying to tell me. Information that I could use to really understand them gets lost and then I make mistakes. Different people have different styles of communicating and if you're not paying attention a signal meant to be supportive could come off as cold or selfish. It's a easy mistake to make and it causes so many issues.
Pay attention to the people around you. Listen to them the way you need them to listen to you. Hear what they have to say. If you must, ask to be heard in return. Your feelings and needs matter, too. Every relationship is a balance between the needs and wants of the people involved and no relationship will last long or be healthy without good communication.
Don't have the words? That's okay. That happens. It's happened to me, too. Work through that together. Tell your friend that you're having a hard time describing what you want to say. Maybe you can work together to figure it out. When trying to listen to them, don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't guess at their intent. I've made that mistake too many times to count and it's often caused frustration. Hear them and then ask questions to clarify so that everyone is sure they're understanding each other.
Good communication leads to good teamwork, and every relationship, no matter how casual, professional, or intimate, requires teamwork to succeed. Lean into that. Work together with your friends as a team to overcome challenges. If a mistake happens, that's okay. Try again. So long as everyone wants to succeed, you can. It may take a few tries. that's okay. Misunderstandings are going to happen. Pull back, cool off, and try again. See what you missed. Respectfully let them know what they missed. Together, with good communication, you can overcome anything.
Imagine a world where people actually listened to each other. To you. Where understanding and mutual respect abound all because people were willing to talk things through together rather than argue point. It's not about winning or losing, after all. It's about finding a path that benefits everyone involved. We can build this world. You can help build this world. By listening, expressing ourselves with respect, and working together, we can make this world a better place for the people around us.
Over time, it might make the world a better place in general.
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