What does the word “communication” bring to your mind? I ask you to ponder that for a moment.
Do you think that there’s a possibility that we may not give communication enough genuine consideration or honor? Is it likely that we take it for granted and assume that it is just “there” acting as it should, doing what it is meant to do? Or do we treat it delicately, with full attention to its condition, and honor it as the glorious gift that we have been given?
As I have attempted to approach this subject, I have been surprised at how challenging it has been. I thought this would be the easiest topic in the world for me, since I am all about language and communication in its many forms. But ah, again, awareness on still another level. It just confirmed how delicate this entity actually is. Wow! It has so many levels. Let’s explore some.
Think about the times when you are in relationships with the opposite sex ( and the fact that we just used the word “opposite” might already begin to stir up a challenge). Understanding someone who is your opposite, on any level, means you have to try to see, think and feel from their perspective rather than your own. That means using energy, sensitivity, time, as well as willingness to stretch outside of your comfort zone. Are we willing? Do we have it “in us”? It does come down to choice, as far as the willing part goes. Doesn’t it? And as far as whether or not we have it in us, that’s an entirely different aspect of our being. That’s all about our personal journey–our personal growth, self-discovery.
Okay. I have only mentioned one type of a relationship; that being one with the opposite sex. However, there are certainly many other types of relationships to which the “opposite” factor can and does apply. Right? Can you think of some?
Now, let’s take a peek at another area wherein communication plays a role. How about your body? Your body is an amazing work of art that is very intricate and complex. Yet, it seems to have been so perfectly designed, that if you think about it, isn’t it absolutely fascinating how the mind and body communicate, in what appears to be, without effort? Now, this brings us back to the importance of “balance”, as I had discussed in a previous posting. Your body is created to communicate between its many systems in an attempt to create a beautiful balance or harmony, in order to survive and continue functioning. That is what our relationships need as well–good, clear, on-going communication in order to survive and thrive. And one is as equally important as the other. You may want to give that some thought, through the eyes of your own life experiences.
Once again, referencing “balance”, here is where we get right down to it. When your relationships are out of balance because of poor communication, it negatively affects your physical health, and when your physical being is out of balance due to the physical lines not being open, clear and operating as they should, then that has a negative impact on your relationships. When you don’t feel well, it puts a strain on your attempt to maintain a free-flowing harmonious connection with those around you. We all know what that feels like. Not good.
And here we step back to where I emphasized the importance of Prevention. If you know now to be aware of how one aspect of your life affects the other, and that there is no denying that such a connection exists, then you can be better armed to do what you need to do from a preventative perspective to create the results you desire in your life.
I hope the pieces of the puzzle, so to speak, may be falling into place for you a little bit more clearly as we go along, and that you are seeing a glimmer of light in that darkness, that you may have found yourself existing in as of late.
I’ve just been giving you food for thought in our visits during the past weeks. But coming soon, I am excited to say, I will be offering you lots of good, valuable and practical tips and resources. Hopefully, they will help you get proactive in re-designing your life. Every breath we take is so very precious. Let’s make each one matter.
Clearly you “practice what you preach” by realizing that every breath we take is precious and that we need to make each one matter. Thanks for sharing your thoughts to help others.