Healthy Communication...

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 Merriam Webster Dictionary defines Communication as:

 “a process by which information is exchanged between individuals” 

Communication can be healthy, with attributes of respect and freedom to differentiate or, we know by experience that it can also be unhealthy, without respect and controlling in nature.

This healthy communication comes where there are self- controlled people. Self -control is respectful, teachable, humble, listens well and is direct rather than manipulative.

Unhealthy communication is controlling of others, unmannerly, disregarding, refuses to be open to others feelings and thoughts, is without empathy and is manipulative to get what it wants.

When we are seeking to understand another first, rather than seeking to be understood first, we create a space where love has opportunity to grow. Love is by nature responsible and free, powerful, not weak.

Healthy boundaries are foundational to good communication. This is where we are both free and separate people and at the same time we know how to have empathy and care for others.

There are inbuilt rewards that come with seeking to lift others up and create positive environments through our words and behaviours.

It is very likely, that if we have grown up in the midst of little communication or negative exchanges of information that we have come to believe that this is the norm.

Fortunately and happily there is a whole arena of growth and thriving waiting for those who will make the shift to examine the quality of their exchanges of information.

Does my exchange with others lift them up or lift myself at their expense?  Does it give room to be different? Can I afford to give when I feel I haven’t been given to?

These painful places can be made free and whole by professional help and…               

 … the love of good communicators around us.