Sep 19, 2017 | Communication, General
“One of the most beautiful qualities of a good friendship is to understand and to be understood.” –Seneca One of the most severe forms of punishment in Roman times was exile, isolating one from friends and family. A recent meta-study on loneliness (a study which...
Jun 20, 2013 | Communication
Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates. At the first gate, ask yourself “Is it true.” At the second gate ask, “Is it necessary.” At the third gate ask, “Is it kind.” (Sufi Saying) Have you ever been in a discussion with your spouse and...
Nov 29, 2012 | Communication
Have you ever listened to a chronic complainer and found yourself getting upset? You may have felt frustrated when you offered advice, distraction, humor, or affirmation and the complainer complained even more. One can feel sucked into a vortex of negativity when...