What are your biggest takeaways? (DW#305)
What have been your major takeaways? How are you communicating differently these days?
Here are some reflections, personal challenges and growth/practice areas for myself
1) The key to connection is to be present with mind, body and heart. This is easier said than done. AND I can practice being present in this moment. And the next. And so on.
2) Every moment in communication gives me a fresh opportunity to choose kindness by being mindful of my words.
3) Talking is so much more fun. And automatic. But it is listening and understanding that is the gateway to connection.
4) Emotional reactivity will get me into trouble. Each and every time. Specially during conflict.
5) When I do get reactive (and I will), the best course of action is to offer a repair attempt to the person I am communicating with. As soon as I become aware of my reactivity.
6) It is sooooo tempting to avoid taking responsibility. It is even more tempting to insist on being right and to blame the other for the conflict. But there are rich rewards when I resist this temptation.
How about you?
What are you going to be practicing this holiday season when you are more likely to be in close contact with loved ones? There are likely to be so many opportunities to practice!!
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