•༺• JOYful Insight •༻• Here’s a tip you can practice to steer any conversation into a positive flow. Instead of greeting a friend or family member with the usual, “Hi. How are you doing?”, try something like: “Hello. It’s great to see you. Tell me what’s new and wonderful with you!” or perhaps “What exciting things are happening in your life these days?” You can then focus on keeping the conversation moving in a constructive direction. This is truly an art form in itself, but the more you practice it, the easier it becomes. Please remember we may all come across a discussion where someone is holding on so tightly to their anger or frustration that they cannot let it go and may really need to let off some steam. In that moment they might not be capable of seeing things differently or are simply not ready to consider another perspective. In situations like these, you can offer your understanding and support. Just keep in mind that you really don’t need to offer any solutions. The caring attention in listening to your friend or loved one get things off their chest is what is so valuable. We all want to be heard and validated. Your loving presence is more than enough. ~Sherri Bishop Sherri ^_^ Incredible JOY»♥
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:25:00 +0000