Have you ever felt you communicated clearly with someone, but that person didnt understand what you said? Did you blame them for not listening properly, or for misinterpreting your words? Or did you take responsibility for the response your communication elicited? Were you centered with your truth while being flexible in your approach?
Communication is like a dance, where we lead and follow, give and receive, speak and listen, create and accept. Through this dance we can come to master our self. First, though, we must take responsibility for how our communication lands in someone elses universe. It doesnt help the dance, nor does it reflect well on the dancers when one partner blames another for missteps.
It takes two to tango.
Effective communication is more than just saying whats on your mind. Effective communication bridges worlds! It requires active expression, listening, information processing, flexibility, and awareness. Communication is most effective when two people seamlessly align and become one in mind.
How many different ways are there to express the same thing? When a child in grade school is taught to say, May I use that, please,...