communication

We may talk lightly but never carelessly. We keep at bay the flow of common, ignorant thought which runs its damaging course through the pathways of ordinary human conversation.

God can use the jawbone of an ass!

We are the children of a technological age. We have found streamlined ways of doing much of our routine work. Printing is no longer the only way of reproducing books. Reading them, however, has not changed.

Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding...

A very unwise man once said, __e who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words._ A very annoyed woman once said, __e who does not want to communicate will never enjoy their silence for very long.

Anything that__ human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.

I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings.

That was when I first observed a phenomenon I now call the "New York Slide": you offer your words to try to communicate and connect with someone, but your words just hit a brick wall the person has erected to ward off human contact- the words slide down it and roll away.

Truth is the basis of all healing.

Like we all sync our watches every year, at the start and at the end of daylight saving time, we also need to sync our relationships once in a while.

We can honestly say that everyone we've known who has used effective communication has been grateful for it in the long run. Often, effective communication brings about huge relief by showing you just how strongly your partner feels about you -- and by strengthening the bond between you two. And even though in some instances the response may not be what you hoped for and you'll be convinced that you've ruined everything -- if only you had said or done something else, he would surely have come around -- we've never heard anyone say in retrospect that they regretted raising an important issue in a dating or relationship setting. In fact, they overwhelmingly express gratitude that effective communication got them that one step closer to their long-term goal of either finding the right person or strengthening their existing bond.

Your eyes will contradict your words if your words contradict your thoughts and feelings.

When you__e confident in what you have to say, you don__ need to add effect.

You think every functioning couple knows themselves and expresses what they want and hears what the other is saying perfectly? That we're not pumping everyone else full of prejudices and fantasies with no connection to reality? The only thing holding relationships together is intention. It's not a matter of fact or reason. We get to say what happened because we're the only ones who care.

You can talk with someone for years, everyday, and still, it won't mean as much as what you can have when you sit in front of someone, not saying a word, yet you feel that person with your heart, you feel like you have known the person for forever.... connections are made with the heart, not the tongue.

If someone yells at me, they are not expressing love. They may be threatening me. They may be expressing great frustration with me. They may simply be trying to control my behavior. However, they are not communicating love.

One of the greatest ways you can affirm value in another person is by giving them the gift of your undivided attention, the kind of attention that says, __ hear what you are saying because I value who you are._ You don__ have to agree with someone to show them their value as a person. Listening demonstrates that any person you meet is worthy of your respect and attention.

If you lack open communication and honesty in your life _ It__ time to look within. Are you someone who handles heavy, emotional, or tough information well or do you often get excessively agitated, upset, or depressed? My rule of thumb is that no topic __hould_ ever be off limits with a loved one. That is the goal to work towards. The point being, if you__e easy to talk to, people will talk to you! If you__e not, then they won__!