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Thoughts
SYNCHRONIZED COMMUNICATION
The words we speak can often be interpreted in ways we do not intend. One possible reason for this may have to do with what we say. Although, sometimes confusion in communication has more to do with how we say something. The inflection and tone with which I carry my words sometimes conflicts. I find myself falling into miscommunication due to my unintentional tone. It’s seems I am either saying things the way I feel about them subconsciously or, I am being misread.
Because the words themselves don’t carry any intrinsic value in these particular cases, I disregard the possibility of them being the sole culprits of my demise. If I’m not careful and fully conscious of how I say something the message itself may be corrupted. This can lead to difficult or at least uncomfortable situations in which I then have to figure what I really transmitted. What did my body language and tone say without me fully realizing it? Did I somehow mutate an observation or simple statement into a negative accusation?
I am leaning towards the unwanted conversion of a positive or neutral passage into a negative one because these are typically the ones that are more frustrating. Since starting this piece I have made an honest effort to try to catch myself as quickly as possible. Actually I am now becoming almost too aware of what I say and how I say it. And if I do feel there could have possibly been any confusion as to what I meant, a follow-up question comes along to clear up the transmission. If I felt the statement might have had too strong of a tone, I’ll ask something along the lines of: “did that seem ‘mean’ because I don’t mean it that way…?” If the statement I make has maybe ‘too much of a complaining tone,’ I will follow with a sentence to balance it out and highlight the positive side.
The object of this hypersensitivity, I expect in the long run will turn into a natural awareness, which I can use to communicate more clearly and with a more assured reliability. This can often be a matter of saying less or spending enough time before saying something thinking about how we want to say it. We may even find that some thoughts don’t have to be said as we think them, because they will come across the wrong way, so we must take the energy and focus to find exactly what we feel we must say.
There shouldn’t be any reason to compromise relationships due to miscommunication. But sometimes the confusion or pain we cause is -to a certain degree- irreparable. I can’t really take a message back once it has been delivered and received. There are few options besides spending a lot more energy trying to translate the corrupt message. Additionally an apology will be in order, and this too can be quite energy draining and rarely corrects the situation completely.
We might as well work hard on honing these skills the best we can to ensure synchronized communication.
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INTERVIEW WITH JUNIOR'S CAVE MAGAZINE
Read the interview here.
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CORRIDORS OF DESTINY
As we walk throught the many corridors of destiny a certain idea tends to repeat itself. As trivial as it may seem we live for simple things.
The colors we see are infinite but we can only focus on a few or one at a time. Trying to reach every level simultaneously has a degree of pointlessness. It doesn't grant much satisfaction. There is a great sense of connection and comfort when we're able to enjoy the presence of a person as they are, without any distractions.
Appreciate the continuity of thought even if it is short. Take it as a lead to get anywhere. Don't worry too much because it really won't help in any way. Worrying becomes a source for the depletion of your inner strength.
Use the initial impulse and re-enforce it's direction as more energy is injected into its flow. Where you get to is almost unimportant! As long as you keep focused on the trip itself. There is value though, in being aware of the possibilities without allowing distraction to gain momentum. Choosing one and allowing its potential to grow can be empowering and rewarding. Seeing and idea go from zero to somewhere with purpose is fullfilling.
Concern without a real need doesn't promise any major reward. Distraction is another matter. Learning to redirect the flow into a stream of comfort and positive support is really fun. It's part of an effort to use our human ability to the maximum. That is truly what makes us unique and powerful. We have the choice to manage our thoughts, activity and reaction. We can construct entire worlds within our mind. Manifestations of these feed the other half of reality.
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TWO
The detail with which we have trained our ears and mostly brains to hone in and then decipher, is truly outstanding. Even in a crowd of sounds with conflicting messages and strange tones we are able to capture vast amounts of information. Somehow, though, we achieve a kind of "tuning in" system, which allows us to act almost as a radio dial accepting only the chosen frequency. The "frequency" we chose then streams in a form of composed or structured language.
The issue of language is a whole additional level of coding and decoding that is clear and direct. Logically, the attention one pays to the formulation of thoughts and then speaking with proper intonation and enunciation is a skill we develop as it becomes a crucial element. What is surprising is how much we can understand even if a person speaks unclearly or in a strange manner. That is to say, in a way that we may be not even be accustomed to. Our strength to adapt allows us to receive information beyond what we are aware of physically. We are able to transmit and communicate without the need to constantly translate consciously, connecting into a stream of information merely colored by words.
I feel there's an overwhelming need to accept and interpret other forms of communication. A small example could be seemingly trivial such as smiling. Smiling is a very direct approach in a situation of close personal distance. If I see you walking up the beach and neither of us are smiling, there's a chance we may perceive each other as unfriendly. It is possible there could be an unclear exchange of "character perception". We hope with a smile that the uncertainty of our non-binding relationship becomes one of "friendliness" and peace. Imagining and practicing this one form of communication shows us how simple it is to connect with one another.
All organisms on this planet and within the realm of life live as one. As humans we are meant to communicate both within and without our constructed systems of communication. Reading and writing, as well as the spoken word have developed into some of our most trusted forms of traditional thought transmission systems. But we must not allow these to limit our possibilities to expand and explore the bounty of energy and information transfer potential. While we consider these forms and what they represent in terms of impact for progress and unity it becomes more clear how central the message we have is to the process. The message or idea comes to life through us.
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ONE
The world is here for us and we are here for her. What has lead us astray almost beyond the point of recognition? We now seem to be dragging ourselves through the slimy muck created by conformity and apathy. Please allow the kindness and love for existence to flow vigorously. All life depends on and deserves this respect to radiate full of positive energy and into a living organism of higher consciousness and love.
