It seems that nobody likes
not being heard.
It seems that people are sad
when they don’t feel understood.
People seem to want to share.
People seem to like contributing.
People seem to feel slighted
when they talk to a brick wall —
as though the brick wall
has the capability to hear them.
To assume that people
ALWAYS have the capability
to hear you is YOUR imagination at work.
It is an unrealistic expectation.
Plenty of people are brick walls.
It’s not their fault.
And certainly not yours.
Don’t take it personally,
unless you want to.
Trail Wood,
10/19
The Nature of Communication
In the vast spectrum of human interactions, the act of communicating and being understood is a dance both profound and intricate.
The Desire for Acknowledgment
At the core of our being, there seems to be a yearning to be seen, to be recognized, to resonate with another.
Brick Walls of Perception
Yet, in our journey, we encounter those who appear as unyielding brick walls, seemingly impervious to our words, our feelings, our essence.
Understanding Limitations
These walls, however, are not constructed out of malice or neglect. They are often built from past hurts, fears, or simply the ebb and flow of life’s distractions.
Choosing our Reactions
Facing such walls, we have the power to choose. Do we feel hurt? Do we empathize with the wall’s origins? Or do we simply accept and move forward?
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Communication is a dance of souls. While the desire to be heard and understood is inherent, encountering unresponsive “brick walls” is an inevitable part of the journey. Our power lies in our ability to choose our reactions, understanding that these walls have their own stories and origins.
Glossarium
- Spectrum of Human Interactions: The variety of ways in which we connect, understand, and misunderstand each other.
- Resonate: To emotionally align or connect deeply with another being.
- Ebb and Flow: The natural rhythm of life, with its ups and downs.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
— George Bernard Shaw
In the corridors of silence,
Beyond the brick walls, we find,
Echoes of a deeper understanding,
A shared rhythm, a collective mind.
Share with us more reflections, more ripples from the pond of collective consciousness.
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