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| The above is a beautiful dinner I had last night with my dear co-op family. We go back decades…so many shared experiences. When all is said and done, I think what matters most is a deep human connection. We witness each other’s joys and heartbreaks and wrap each other in love. What Gets in the Way of Deep Connection with Ourselves and Others? The Power of Mental and Verbal Editing The prison of my mental chatter and the poison of its self-berating content got me on the path to find a way to be free from the confines of my mind. Somewhere along the journey, I found the power of observing my thoughts and also listening to what I was going to say to others before I spoke the words. Upon observation, I found the power in editing what I was going to say. It did two magic things: it quieted my inner dialogue, and it created more space in conversations, which I found deepened connection. In our daily interactions, it’s easy to slip into the habit of speaking without fully considering the impact of our words. This often leads to conversations filled with unnecessary details that may not be relevant to the listener. Mental editing is a powerful tool that helps us become more conscious of what we say and how we say it. By pausing before we speak, we can evaluate whether our words add value to the conversation or merely fill the silence. This practice not only enhances the quality of our interactions but also shows respect for the listener’s time and attention. By focusing on relevance and clarity, we ensure that our communication is engaging and meaningful, rather than overwhelming or monotonous. As with any attempt to gain self-awareness, it’s never helpful to judge ourselves. What I do find useful is to remember to find humor in situations and give myself and others grace as I negotiate this human journey… don’t forget to welcome humor as your constant companion. 1 Practice to Tune into Your Body Allow yourself to sit in silence during conversations without feeling the need to fill the space. Observe how that feels in your body. 2 Shifts to Observe the Mind…with curiosity and an open heart. Write down any patterns you notice in your speech or inner dialogue. Are there recurring themes or words that don’t serve you or others? As you observe mental conversations and the conversations you have with others, ask yourself, Is what I’m about to say or is what I am thinking necessary. If not, let the thought go. 3 Quotes and a Question to Awaken the Soul “Edit your words like a sculptor chisels stone; reveal the essence, discard the excess.” “In the silence between thoughts, clarity and connection are born.” “Mindful speech is the art of speaking with intention and listening with presence.” And drumroll…the Question What intention do you want your words to serve in this conversation, and how can you align your thoughts to reflect that purpose? _________________________________________________ If you practice one of my suggestions, please let me know the outcome. If you’ve read my book, I’d love to receive any feedback, and an Amazon review would make my heart sing and help get my book out to more people. Additionally, I’ll be setting up a private Facebook page for students who take my classes, which will be a great place for a “face-to-face” conversation. xoxoxo The easiest way to reach me is artbyelayne@gmail.com. Big love to all of you. Thanks so much for being here, e’Layne To buy my #1 Amazon Bestselling book, click on the picture of my book below. It has lots of exercises to quiet the mind of the loud-mouthed naysayers. If you’ve purchased my book and haven’t left a review, I would really appreciate it if you would…Amazon puts books in front of more people based on reviews, e’ xooxo |
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