Affirmations:
I connect easily with myself and others when I
am open to listen.
I respect and honor myself for caring and daring to listen
and share.
I trust myself to share authentically.
I free myself to fully express who I truly am.
Communication
means “coming together as One”.
Where there is no harmony, there is no true communication.
Where there is no peace, there is no understanding.
Where there is no respect, there is no one listening.
Open and
honest communication occurs only when each person feels safe.
Safe
means feeling listened to, loved and respected.
Safe means
no judgment or criticism or being made wrong.
Safe means
the full attention of the listener without interruption.
Safe
communication is difficult when there are time limitations or emotional
reactivity.
Peaceful
listening and open perception happens when we are not holding fear or
resentment.
Open-hearted
communication happens when we ourselves feel safe and at peace.
Discontinue
trying to listen or be heard fully when you are no longer at peace.
Observe
to learn how clouded we get when we are not able to be present.
Clear
your own field of awareness before listening and talking with others.
Step
away and breathe, forgive yourself and the mistakes of the moment.
Set
your clear intention, true goal and highest good for all, before
resuming communication.
Learn to
listen more.
Breathe to
stay open.
Honesty
comes with non judgment.
Awareness
with loving acceptance is healing.
Consider
not talking when upset or defensive.
Consider
taking timeouts when feeling angry or hurt.
Consider
putting feelings into writing and read before sharing.
Consider
how you would feel to hear the words you want to say.
Communication
is most effective when you listen first, inside and outside.
Communication
is most helpful when you create a kind, respectful space.
Communication
is most healing when you are willing to drop your position.
Communication
is most trustworthy when you set an intention for peace.
More
communication affirmations:
I give
myself and others freedom to express our authentic Self.
I make
no assumptions, keep my agreements and give my very best.
I listen
for the tone of voice, the facial expression and body language along with the
words.
I trust
full communication when we dump toxic words in safe places.
Blessing
us all for doing our very best with everyone all the time.
Love is
freedom and trust for each of us to learn in our own timing and way.
Betty Lue
Toxic thoughts, words and actions must be dumped in safe
ways.
Never puke and poop on people.
What is hurtful and makes up sick must be released in
private dumping grounds.
Learn to flush the toilet, write it and burn it, let it go
to do no harm.
Most Destructive
Blocks to Healthy Communication
1) Nagging and Criticism ( Use constructive requests and
be specific.)
2) Defensiveness (Listen and make no excuses.)
3) Contempt with Name-Calling, Belittling and Shaming (
No using guilt or blame.)
4) Stone-Walling, Ignoring and silent treatment (
Talk or write when calm.)
5) Belligerence, Threatening, Demanding ( Forgive
yourself for using power to get your way.)
Keys to Successful
Relationships ( Constructive choices)
Join with Love and
Respect-Create a common vision or
shared goal.
Honesty with
compassion and kindness- Communicate
your highest intention.
Equality in
Realizing the Good in All-Each give
the best they know in each moment.
Commitment to
Healing and Wholeness- Agree to what
is highest and best for both.
Responsibility- Respond to everything with forgiveness and peace.
Listen without guilt or
blame. Be willing to let go and choose again for Love.