Communication, can be seen as the art of creating pictures using words. So, what kind of art are you into exhibiting? From the mood, to the colours, the paint type, canvas, the brushes and line strokes... The above and more play a role in the end result.
Communicating is thus not as simple or shallow as one might think, huh?
Communication is not only verbal but comes in many forms. So below are a few points on this topic.
Intention - What do you intend to convey and achieve when communicating or planning to? Basically, what end goal do you want to see or achieve. Be it instantaneous; mid or long term.
Articulation - Can you put the intended communication into words or other form of expression? Enough to fairly or accurately reflect the intention?
Tone - Mood, reference and other factors contribute to the overall tone at any given moment. Your role is another factor for consideration. Are you the initiator, responder, imparter or receiver? 👨💼👩🔬👩💻👨👧👦👩👧👧
Transmission - How is what you are communicating being transmitted from you to the next person? Any chance of possible distortion or concoction of intent?
Landing - What kind of landing do you anticipate? Intention, aiming, release and on target landing? Basically the to who, why, where and how. Are you able to take into consideration these factors in your interaction and deliver accordingly?
Reception - Is your intended impartation being received in its full intended meaning by others? Any possible cause for error in translation or intepretation? 🗣👥
Translation - Is the receiver in a position to receive what you are communicating? In its intended form... or as close to it as possible? Else this may cause unnecessary tension or frustration. The condition of the receiver should be ideal for receiving. It is as important as giving one a tool or skill. The person must be aware and understand the tool or skill given to them. Why? So the person knows it is there and how to use it at the right time.
So who can master effective communication to a tee?
Is it successful every single time? What or who is the driver behind the successful impartation at any given moment?
I doubt that human beings have the ability for a 💯% success record.
We try. We improve. We strive...
A wise man once said:
"For who knows a person's thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God."
The intention behind communicating can only be known by the individual and is hidden from the next person. Unless honesty and virtue are the exercised and the standard, who can tell intention?
Commonality is also a common cause for intent transparency.
Communication is a channel for the exchange of something or the other. Tangible or not.
Consider this for a bit.... 🤷♀️
It is a two way street this. Both parties hopefully have the wisdom and willingness to give and receive. The humility to seek understanding and walk in love for a brother and neighbour are key.
But don't be too hard on yourself if with all well meaning, your message is still misconstrued or dismissed. It happens. At most for reasons beyond your control.
Jesus once said:
Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires.
Let the will of God prevail... Every. Single. Time.
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