Have you ever stopped to listen, really listen, to what people around you say, and how they say it? That's been on my mind this week, as I've blogghopped around here and there (when I found the time, which was actually pretty rare).
I noticed that we all speak differently! I first noticed it when I talked to one fellow blogger on the phone, as she played with her children in the act of getting them to stop jumping on her bed. It made me think about how I talk to Jakey... "Jacob, get OFF the bed!" would have been my most likely response... but probably not the best response (though, I should probably get some bonus points for my directness, right? lol) And it made me think of a lady who works with "my kids" with me. She always uses fancy words, even to the kids... and wonders why they stare at her blankly. She doesn't realize how much more education she has than these children (and most of their parents), or how incomprehensible her fancy-phrased thoughts are to their little brains.
This all made me think about how I communicate in general... I really don't do it that well. I'm known for being short (my words, AND my height lol) and to the point. But when it comes to supporting others, or sharing love with them... I feel like my words are inadequate. Yes, I have a large vocabulary, but I still feel like I can't express what I'm feeling. I hate that feeling! But I also don't feel comfortable speaking like someone I'm not. (Like when I used the word "speaking", instead of "talking")
I have no idea what my point is today... except that I want to learn how to explain myself better, while still being understandable to everyone. Does that make sense?
I noticed that we all speak differently! I first noticed it when I talked to one fellow blogger on the phone, as she played with her children in the act of getting them to stop jumping on her bed. It made me think about how I talk to Jakey... "Jacob, get OFF the bed!" would have been my most likely response... but probably not the best response (though, I should probably get some bonus points for my directness, right? lol) And it made me think of a lady who works with "my kids" with me. She always uses fancy words, even to the kids... and wonders why they stare at her blankly. She doesn't realize how much more education she has than these children (and most of their parents), or how incomprehensible her fancy-phrased thoughts are to their little brains.
This all made me think about how I communicate in general... I really don't do it that well. I'm known for being short (my words, AND my height lol) and to the point. But when it comes to supporting others, or sharing love with them... I feel like my words are inadequate. Yes, I have a large vocabulary, but I still feel like I can't express what I'm feeling. I hate that feeling! But I also don't feel comfortable speaking like someone I'm not. (Like when I used the word "speaking", instead of "talking")
I have no idea what my point is today... except that I want to learn how to explain myself better, while still being understandable to everyone. Does that make sense?
5 comments:
I have been told that I use "big words" and to me they aren't. I love words and learning new ones. It keeps me young. j/k
I love having conversations with people with a higher intellect, because it challenges me.
However, when you are speaking to children, adults need to speak at their level.
The word is articulate and you can be that without fancy words. It takes practice and fewer words. :)
I like your direct approach much better. XXOO
we do all speak differently and in turn write differently and all these are the things that make us unique and authentic i think ... i love how you communicate, i like that you are short and to the point, it is part of what makes you ... you ... and you is beautiful!!
thank you for your wonderful support on my blog today ... it was and is very much appreciated, your words are more than adequate :)
xox
This post made me smile.
Thank you!
XO,
Melba
I don't know where you get the idea that you don't communicate well - you jump off the page! What more do you want? I love reading your blog and your emails -in them you are very there - which means I hear you, sister. Don't sell yourself, um, short. =]
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