“Intimacy is squashed or enhanced by communication. Be sure your communication enhances rather than squashes.” ~LMB Excellent communication, at its core, is compassionate. Whether you are arguing, celebrating, or only talking, how you do any of these will either bring you closer to others or push you further apart. You decide. Typical distancing moves include: Dismissing: […]
The Underlying Message of Silence—Intended or Unintended
“Inherent in Your Silence is Acceptance” ~LMB The underlying message of silence, like it or not, is acceptance. This is particularly true for hurtful offenses. In fact, the bigger the offense—responded to by silence—the louder a message of acceptance is being conveyed. This is an often unspoken truth in courtrooms, offices and even homes. • […]
Sometimes You Have To Yell To Be Heard
Sometimes You Have To Yell—Don’t You? Below is an excerpt from a recent a note I received from a woman: “…If I remain calm and peaceful he takes it as a sign that he can walk all over me. Us women are so conditioned to take it all with a calm and sweet smile. What […]