Communication

If you are a loyal person then you will want to keep the secrets that others tell you safe. For you, to spill the beans that another has entrusted you with would be unthinkable. But on the other hand, if…
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Whether or not you tell someone a secret really depends on two things: How well you know and trust the person, and what the secret is about. If you have a secret and you’re debating whether or not to tell…
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A ghostly visit from my father When I was fifteen I was laying in bed a sleep when I was a woken by the feeling of being watched. I glanced up towards the window and my heart stopped as in…
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As a child that growing with an adult family member saying “Meet Ayesha my mentally backward daughter.” I found it hard to believe that I was not backward, until I was at boarding school where I was told that I was…
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Forgiveness is probably one of the most difficult concepts for the human race to conceive, and even harder to put into practice. It is an act that is not practiced often enough, neither towards ourselves or the ones we love….
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Assumptions are very powerful thoughts and can have a big influence on your life. The movie industry knows this very well and uses assumptions frequently to spice up stories. In juicy love stories they will often introduce a gorgeous woman…
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Better than a thousand hallow words, is one word that brings peace’ Buddha Look around you. Today’s world is in turmoil. Terrorism, fanaticism, racism are a few stereotype words that are most common these days. Incriminating, discriminating, hurtful, resentful words…
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“Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. Remember how our parents told us to use that phrase when others would make fun of us? We were taught to believe that merely reciting those words…
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Although anger can be a natural expression of emotion, it can have side effects within a relationship. This is because when we are angry we are often out of control to a varying degree. We may speak words which should…
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Do not ever under estimate the power of words. What you say and which words you choose to express yourself make all the difference in the world. Words have great power. Words can hurt or encourage. Words can be such…
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Flowers and herbs of all shapes and beauty have circled the earth for over 200 million years. With a history like that, it is no wonder that we have an affinity for them. Apart from their beauty, flowers hold many…
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Telling the truth, particularly in difficult situations, is a huge challenge for many people. There are as many reasons for telling a lie as there are people in the world and the situations they encounter. In addition, a lie can…
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The art of good listening is an ability that we all need to demonstrate at various levels during our lifetimes, however like a lot of other human qualities, our skill levels improve with the benefit of age and wisdom. Professional…
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Cancer patients often refer to it as the elephant in the living room. Or sometimes they just call it the big C. It doesn’t have to be cancer or any for illness. It is typically a problem or a situation…
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Getting what you want is not always easy in life, dating and relationships. But it doesn’t have to be that difficult! The biggest mistakes I see people make is that they are either setting their goals too small or having…
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People tell lies not only to other people but also to themselves. While some mistruths, such as denying an affair to your spouse, are considered really big lies, others are categorized as white lies, which occur when we choose dishonesty…
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It is often said that a relationship has reached its highest level when the two people are simply comfortable sitting in silence. This is not an easy task for many to achieve. Some have problems with the brain just shutting…
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The Language of Flowers: Antiquated Floral Folklore “We give flowers and potted plants for birthdays, at Christmas and on anniversaries of all kinds… But although we use flowers on many occasions to convey particular sentiments, the meanings we attach to…
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In order to discover when to tell or keep a secret, several criteria must be met in the form of self questioning. In other words, if you tell the other, you must ask yourself the ramifications that may be imposed;…
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Women and men may come from different planets, but there are effective ways to communicate effectively and speak the same language. It seems that one of the main issues women may complain about their significant other is the fact that…
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First off, I would like to point out that stating that people like to assume, is an assumption all by itself. But to answer the question of why people like to assume one need not look too far. Simplicity is…
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I know there are women who do think they know everything and have their men under their thumb. I don’t agree with that. However, there are times when a man should really listen to a woman, mainly because men tend…
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Years ago, more than I’d like to think about, I became good friends with the president of our high school student body. He was an awesome guy, very popular and very cute. To be honest, I was a bit amazed…
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What kind of flowers would you like to receive on your birthday, are roses the only flowers for love? For centuries, flowers have played an important role in our lives. The Taoist bathe in flowers to ward off bad luck,…
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How can we spot lies that we’re told, both white lies and the real whoppers? Try these tips from the experts: HEAR THE VOICES – Pay attention to voice changes such as pitch that changes from the normal or a…
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Words hold and incredible power. Words are infinite. They can reduce a grown man to tears or cause a woman to change her life. They last forever. The right words at the right time are the greatest power in the…
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I’m sorry did someone say something? I wasn’t listening. Huh? With all the talking going on in the world we leave ourselves open to the wandering of our attentions. At some point in you’re life you have run the risk…
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A good listener is someone who hears what you say. Listening means knowing there is noise in the air. Hearing means knowing a friend is in the room. These people and few and far between but they stand out in…
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Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Of all creation, human beings are the only creatures who can speak. From our birth, we are taught to say words. Our very first words are mother and father. We…
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If you and your spouse share no laughter, then things can get pretty rough for the two of you when times get tough. Laughter has spared my husband and I a lot of misery of the last few years. When…
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