Communication

Recently, this topic has been on my heart lately. Not just in the service I provide, but also in my personal life. Communication is such an interesting beast to tackle. Especially when you find yourself amongst the reality that we co-exist in a hodge podge of cultures, beliefs, religious groups, generational narratives and movements, not to mention the psychological development of each individual.

Communication, in my experience is best learned when all bodies participating have the ability to first have a decent understanding of self, as to discern when they are projecting self onto others.

It reminds me of when I find myself in a group of individuals (whom may speak another language, participate in religious groups, visually/audibly impaired, ect) and instead of showing off the first 5 things I have assumed about this individual/community, I allow them to show me their world. Their experience. Their definitions and descriptions. Their talents.

I am simply here and now. Present to my experience. Trusting that I am led exactly where I need to be. Receiving as I have the capacity to. Co-creating at this very moment in the alchemy of this collective.

Have you found yourself conveying one message but wanting to express another. Essentially canceling its meaning, through your confliction of mixed emotions. For example, the displeasure for a service, but “its fine”, OR your overzealous response for attending an event, you really have no desire to go. We mask undertones of many narratives through our choice of words, body language and the tell-tale, when you share your displeasures with others, but not the individual you blame for your dissatisfaction?

How do we communicate verbally, emotionally, physically and even telepathically while considering the other party in mind? A way in which it is kind, clear, concise, honest, not imposing our own narratives/beliefs.

In essence, being true to ourselves, while simultaneously others.

Have you taken the time to ask yourself, is my dissatisfaction really about this interaction or a reminder of past transgression?

So, the next time you communicate, what is your intention? Are the words I am saying, convey what I truly mean? Or am I experiencing this interaction from an “idea”.