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Better Communications – A Real Health Need
| Posted on 30 October, 2015 at 17:19 |
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There is a real health need for better communications these days with those we love and care about. Making time for or finding better ways of relating closely with each-other can pick us up to a new level. We will find it enriching and rewarding. Many are living separately in their houses (so to speak) almost estranged from each-other
and many friends can't remember when they last caught up with each
other - things are going at such a pace, but that's when we need to
stop, take a look at things and decide how we can make improvements
because after-all, we are made for relationships firstly, to experience
life. See if this helps you. A
very good friend phoned me yesterday and I did not enjoy the quality
of conversation I look forward to with her. She had been stressed
through the week and I was very tired from late nights working on my
websites to inspire her like I usually would have. I missed our usual
input because we enjoy a good conversation – it felt like she had
not phoned yet and it's another two weeks until we get together
again. Often,
that's the way it
is at home with family and also with friends because we do not get to
communicate closely on a real level and something is missing. It's
usually due to the rush and bustle of modern day living and many of
us have not learned to do this in our upbringing – traditions carry
on whatever they've been. Our family lacked this and did not know the
art of listening to each other. However we have in recent years. We've
been working at our communications and now they are going nicely. It's a day when TV and
computers get in the way and we don't think of much to say, much less
have a meaningful or close conversation. Believe me, this makes for
stress and we would fret less if we take some time to have these
conversations. So many reserve their words for every day problems and
getting things off their chest. Even friends these days, spend a lot
of time discussing their problems instead of enjoying a visit. They
will sit down talking about stressful situations or the world around
them. You know, we could do
something we enjoy together, go for a walk in the park, chit chat
while making a meal or snack together? And this is good for families
as well. These days, parents will
be out in public somewhere with their kids and technology rules_ the
kids are texting friends over their cell phones while having a meal
out. Friends dining out are up to the same thing when they meet
together, just different kind of messages. Many people don't know
what it is anymore to go out and enjoy a meal on their own quietly,
savoring their food. Even diners and restaurants have added to this
by putting radios and TVs where we go to enjoy a meal. What's wrong
with a good healthy conversation? Do we need background noise in the
name of entertainment to be comfortable in conversation? I say NO!
What's wrong with us and the restaurant for putting up with and
providing this mass distraction? You can't even go to restrooms in
public anymore without this phenonema in many shopping centers.
Honestly, things have become so depersonalized these days_ the family
unit investing little time together, friends sharing stress hoping to
suffer less, expectations that are placed on us when we go out and
the unruly influence of media. Is'nt that right? Many of us can
relate to that......hey? So we need to set the
standards_ make a few and keep them. Return to the good old fashion
ways where possible. That means to improve on communications and the
time we give to this......making our family and friends time more
meaningful in closer ways.We were created for close communications
and to Enjoy each other. When this need is not met we're half empty
on the inside.....we try to fill this space with material things,
achievements and all manner of things to try and satisfy that unmet
need. And why don't we make some space for God our Creator? He is
wonderful Father and friend to have.... honestly, He fills a spot in
our hearts that no-one on this earth can fill. You can sense His
presence 24/7 Many people don't know
what it is to have true family outings these days, and teenagers seek to
compensate for this by living it up on fun things (whatever they
perceive to be fun). So often, when young people go out it's packed
with sensation and lacks reality. Mind you, TV and modern living have
a lot to do with this – I'm sure you agree – and leaves a lot to
be desired. When is the last time you sat around the table enjoying a
nice meal together and how many times a week do you do this? Honestly friends,
everything's out to get your attention these days! Say NO to it and
start to LIVE. Then life gets sweeter, it really does. You can feel
once more – maybe the first time – that Life's worth Living! Would you like to share what you do to to protect our family interest or something you have benefited from this article? What comments would you like to make? Have your say! This article is taken from my Natural Health Blog you should go there and gain some helpful insights. |