Contemplating Communication
Today I’m thinking about communication.
Last night my husband and I had a long conversation and, though we kept saying the same things, it was as if we still couldn’t understand each other. Something was going wrong with the understanding part of our communicating. It took some time and effort, but we were eventually able to realize what each other were really saying.
Communication is a funny thing like that. We have visual filters, emotional filters, filters that form from past experiences. All these lead to us interpreting what we think someone is saying more often than what the person is actually saying.
Today I would like you to write about communication. I’ll give you some prompts to get you started (if you need them) but feel free to go above and beyond. Communication can be simple, complicated, silent, loud… It’s so many things, so it should be an interesting exercise to see where your writing takes you on the subject.
What are all the ways you can think of that people communicate with each other? Do you ever try to communicate with people without speaking? What are different ways you let people know what you’re thinking/feeling without saying anything? What is your definition of communication?
Remember, to help clear your mind before you start writing, take a few deep breaths. Focus on the sound of the air entering and leaving your lungs. Let the noises and worries of the day fade for a few moments while you focus only on breathing.
After you are calm, think about your experiences and start writing.
Wishing you heaps of creativity and a generous muse.
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