There
are times when things can weigh heavy on us.
When we would prefer to withhold telling how we really feel about
something in the hopes of sparing those who care about us. But, just as I stated in yesterday’s blog
about reaching out when we need help, we also need to be willing to honestly
express when something bothers us rather than burying that information deep
within us.
I’ve
always found that when I need to express how I’m feeling about something that’s
got me uncomfortable, it’s better to do so in person. Though we live in a modern age where texting
has virtually taken over how we communicate with one another, actual emotions
and intent can get jumbled when texting about feelings. The result is that what we intended to
express comes out as anything but and can often further complicate matters.
Likewise,
talking to the other person on the phone, though better than texting, can still
dilute the conversation’s underlying intent.
When we talk with others on the phone, we’re unable to make eye contact. Really see the other person. To pickup on the subtle nuances that let us
know how they’re really feeling. In
addition, mannerisms don’t translate through a telephone line, making it
difficult to know if the person is agitated, fidgeting, etc.
As
the holidays approach, many will be put into challenging positions where
they’ll need to interact with those they’d prefer to have nothing to do
with. Additionally, emotions can tend to
run high during the holidays, causing a person’s tolerance and patience to
dwindle significantly. The results of
these factors can be hurt feelings, overwhelming sadness, frustration and even
anger.
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