The Wait Of Words

When it comes to what should be the simple art of communication, we waste a lot of words.

So much of what we say is what we believe our audience wants to hear. We verbalise more from the head than from the heart.

What that results in is mixed messages. Confusion. Confrontation.

But if we all said what we wanted to say when we wanted to say it things would be far more complex.

If we gave voice to our opinions without the filter of common sense and care we would soon find ourselves without friends and allies.

Words are powerful. They can be used to either soothe or shatter.

And, just as importantly, the way we say the things we say can be as important as what we are saying.

Context and purpose should always be considered.

The right word said at the right time to the right person can heal and uplift. But the wrong thing said to the wrong person at the wrong time can demean and destroy.

There can be a tendency to abuse the privilege of communication. At the very least most can be accused of occasionally neglecting to pay it the respect it deserves.

A little forethought is the best way to avoid misunderstanding and regret.

Think twice, speak once and help keep both sanity and relationships intact.