Silence is golden. Isn't that part of a song or something? Well, I was just thinking how true it is. It is absolutely amazing - the power of silence. We do not always have to respond. Wait. Marinate. Allow the thought process to do what it does. Step away from defense... If you haven't ever tried it. Try just listening. I took a class a few years ago that was supposed to teach very basic skills for counseling. One of the most valuable things I learned in that class is how important it is sometimes to just be quiet. Stop finishing other people's sentences, filling in the blanks and having such quick responses. Just wait... wait... wait. Ask a question, and then wait. Make a statement, and then wait. Roll things you hear around in your head a while before slamming down your response. If you haven't tried it... please do. If you have tried it, I hope you like it and have learned from it as much as I continue to. I believe that doing this can truly change your life. Truly.
Mykal,
ReplyDeleteI and my husband have had the pleasure of meeting you and your husband a few years ago and I must admit that were impressed with the both of you.
I remember most your words of honesty and expression, and I thought to myself “What an awesome voice for education” and by reading several of your posts and poetry writings I feel that you are very talented Women with much to offer other Women, you are a leader.
You have a way of delivering need to know information about love, life, knowledge, relationships, family/friends, community, diversity, and more. We would like to know how you both acquire your information, and what your plans are in the future as for using your gifts and talents.
Thank you so much...
Wow! Thanks for the positive feedback. We often do not realize the impact our words and stories have upon others. How did we meet, if you don't mind my asking? I have one guess...
ReplyDeleteIn any case, to answer your question/comment, the way the my husband and I know most of what we know just through life experience, and also through educational coursework. Now, I can't speak too much for him, but for me - I simply enjoy (and grow from) sharing my thoughts and observations that I have encountered throughout life.
I like adding my two cents to the discussion, because I feel that I have learned to look at things a little differently. And above all, I think the biggest reason why I speak about life the way I do is because of how much I have learned by reading and listening to the words of others. It's like giving back. Whenever I felt like an outsider who didn't fit... I'd read something, hear a song, or listen in on a conversation or sermon, and suddenly, I'd realize that I was not alone. So, I talk about stuff that I feel people need to hear. I talk openly and honestly because there is not enough of that in the world.
Next month, I expect the release of my first poetry collection (Respective Dreamlands). Writing and publishing is one thing I plan to do with my thoughts. I also hope to someday take my career to another level with more speaking engagements, and possibly become a motivational/inspirational speaker. I like building groups, and have thought about starting groups for youth and adults with a focus on much of what I write about. I don't know. Life can go in so many directions. For now, I just continue to talk to my students and family... learning great things along the way.
I hope my answer wasn't too lengthy. I can get extremely long-winded at times. :-)
Thank you KW for your quick response...
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