We don’t tell them things that we always meant to; instead, we end up telling them things that we never really wanted to.
– Suri
We don’t tell them things that we always meant to; instead, we end up telling them things that we never really wanted to.
– Suri
Self control – Patience – Thoughtfulness = Tools for an effective dialogue.
I often ask myself the following question before I open my mouth ” What will be achieved by me saying what I am thinking of saying?” If the answer is nothing, then I do not say it! If there are tangible benefits, then I will be telling them what I meant to. I will not be telling them things that I never wanted to!
Self control – Patience – Thoughtfulness = Tools for an effective dialogue.
🙂
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Well yeah. I do the same. But at times, it also leads to a lot of things ‘left unsaid’.. 😦 Things buried deep within us that we wish to say, but we don’t, we take a step back in the fear of hurting them. That isn’t honesty, is it?
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Sensitivity and honesty can be seen to be in conflict occasionally. Discretion/diplomacy is perhaps the guide here. I would suggest that your goal is to always be satisfied that you did the best thing given the circumstances i.e. Respect another persons feelings; don’t get involved in issues that are of no concern to you; ensure that whatever you say can only benefit the person listening.
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Wisely spoken. Thank you for sharing your views. 😀
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Thinking before speaking, saying what you mean, and not speaking when it’ll only cause hurt is advice I’ve given to my kids consistently. I hope they’re listening
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I’m sure your kids are learning well.. Best wishes. 🙂
Thank you for stopping by! 😀
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My pleasure!
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Human Interest.
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Great one
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Thank you Sheldon! 🙂
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Reblogged this on xdayschocolate.
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I can relate.
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Glad that you understand. 🙂
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I love your post!
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Thank you! Glad you like it..
Keep visiting! 😉
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I will.:)
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😀
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I prefer the say it and wonder how it was heard wrong method
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Ohh haha.. kind of like ‘trial & error’ method, I suppose? 😉
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It’s more like “what the hell does that mean?”method wuth backtracking if necessary
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Well well..!
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Well well..! 😛
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Yes. Yes. Yes!
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Glad that you could relate.. 🙂
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Sounds like a Roadies interview 😉
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Does it? Haha.. I didn’t mean to.. 😛
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I can relate
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