Monday, August 11, 2008
Words vs. no words
(Marya) Like Laura, my focus for words is also with regards to my children. I think I could work on this one every month of every year! Children are always growing and changing in their own understanding and use of words, and in turn challenging me to do the same. I often find I have to think very fast in order to respond in the loving, supportive way I want. The focus on words in general keeps bringing me back to silence. So in my awareness of words I am also going to be aware of no words - being quiet, listening and letting there be silence before I respond or maybe not to respond at all! I am going to focus on talking less, especially with my kids.
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Along the same lines, I am working on being okay with not knowing what to say, allowing silence as I consider what is the best response. I use this technique when I am teaching and it is so effective for me. I usually fill the empty space with empty words. Silence is powerful and it gives me time to consider the residue I want to leave.
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