I am not a mind reader and if I were, I would read the minds of individuals to see exactly what they are thinking. But because I am not a mind reader, I depend on individuals to communicate in an effort to ensure that we both understand each other.
I remember when I was in college, I was assigned to work in a cohort and if we were to be successful on our class project, it was a must that we communicate with each other. Everyone had to be on the same page. We had to be aware of each other's roles and tasks. We had to work together to achieve a common goal. And we did just that and we did it successfully. Our class project was amazing. We worked together and we shared information. We communicated and it was effective. We received an "A" on the assignment and we were all happy.
But why can't the "real" world be just that simple? Why can't co-workers communicate, work together, and get the job done? Why can't mates talk to each other about any and everything? And most importantly, why can't people agree to disagree? Everything doesn't always have to be an argument if we just consistently do something that we do anyway - TALK! Why are things the way that they are?
Take time out to talk with people and actively listen to what they have to say and then respect their thoughts. Oftentimes we find that a breakdown in communication is what led to dysfunction. Families are broken. Business relationships have ceased. Marriages and personal relationships have deterriorated. Just like when we go to the bank teller to make a withdrawal, we talk to the teller and tell her what we want and how we want our money, we should also be able to talk about what our wants and desires are in any and every situation.
Communication can make things flourish. Whatever the situation is, communicate about it and see what happens. Talk about it, then be about it!
Smooches . . .
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