We're always communicating, so make it effective

In Saturday's Warrior Jimmy and Pam have their secret hand signal that they started in the preexistence. In  Gilmore Girls, Rory and Lorelei have Copper Boom! The Camden Family has milk and cookies. Each of these families has family a way of communicating that fits their family dynamic and suits the need of a given situation. And what can we learn from these forms of communication that show love and affection, tell another family member to hurry it up, or coerces family members to share secrets is that there are many different types of communication and some are more successful than others if our purpose is to unify and strengthen our families.

We communicate constantly. We communicate not only our words, but with our eyes, our facial expressions, our body language, and each of our actions. We cannot not communicate. It is through communication that we are able to teach and learn.  When we communicate with love and concern we are able to teach and strengthen our friends, family members, and acquaintances. Affective communication requires much listening and discerning the needs of those we love. As we do this and communicate with the spirit trusting relationships are established and fortified and people , especially children know where to turn for guidance and direction.

I love this video clip! It illustrates the importance of effective listening and teaching and speaking in a way that the person or child we are communicating  with can understand. You are always communicating with those around you, so make sure to communicate the good feelings and learn how to effectively communicate the negative ones.