“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” —Robert McCloskey
I often find myself over analyzing everything anyone says to me. At dinner time every single night my daughter suffers from a mysterious stomach illness. She tells me; “My tummy hurts”. On the surface it seems as if her stomach hurts and that she does not feel like eating but what she actually means with this statement is; “Yes I am hungry but I do not want to eat what you have in front of me”.
My challenge to you this week is take the time to understand what people are saying to you. Rather then get offended by the comment or argument, engage the person you are speaking with so both of you get a clear understanding of the conversation that is taking place. Also make sure that when you are speaking with someone that they understand what you are trying to tell them before you let them leave your presence. This will help in maintaining a positive household, relationship, and work environment.
Nkozi Knight
I often find myself over analyzing everything anyone says to me. At dinner time every single night my daughter suffers from a mysterious stomach illness. She tells me; “My tummy hurts”. On the surface it seems as if her stomach hurts and that she does not feel like eating but what she actually means with this statement is; “Yes I am hungry but I do not want to eat what you have in front of me”.
My challenge to you this week is take the time to understand what people are saying to you. Rather then get offended by the comment or argument, engage the person you are speaking with so both of you get a clear understanding of the conversation that is taking place. Also make sure that when you are speaking with someone that they understand what you are trying to tell them before you let them leave your presence. This will help in maintaining a positive household, relationship, and work environment.
Nkozi Knight
