August Contemplation: Effective Communication—writing and speakingMonthly Post #4 Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. —Martin Luther King Jr. In the early 90s I lived in Dallas. It was here, in The Big D, that my boss highly recommended I join Toastmasters International, a public speaking organization that empowers through … Continue reading Toastmasters Empowers Through Communication
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Self-awareness Fosters Healthier Dialogue
photo by Gabriela Arp August Contemplation: Effective Communication—writing and speakingAugust Post #3 I’m re-reading a book, a book I think our government should pay every citizen to read—friends, spouses, students; parents, bosses, teachers; co-workers, co-volunteers; and most especially politicians. This book, in my opinion, should not only be implemented into our healthcare plans, but be put … Continue reading Self-awareness Fosters Healthier Dialogue
Words to Live By
"I was quickly reminded of the many facets of fences: white picket, wrought iron, wood, and chain link to name just a few." I pay attention to words more than ever. Not because I know them well. On the contrary. But because little words trip us up in big ways. Take the word “fence” for … Continue reading Words to Live By
Nine Signs of a Healthy Relationship
Recently, a brochure caught my eye: "9 Signs of a Healthy Relationship," written by Carol Rawleigh and published by Journeyworks. The words "communication" and "respect" were printed above the headline. I speak of the importance of both these words in my book, Momentous Living; and thus, I couldn't help but pick up the brochure and … Continue reading Nine Signs of a Healthy Relationship