Happy World Communications Day!  Can you hear me now!?!?  Hehehe

That’s right, today we are being invited to think about how we communicate with each other, especially in a world where the ability to communicate has grown exponentially.

Communication has always been a tricky part of any community or organization. It is filled with the possibility for miss-information and hurt feelings. Yet, it is one of the most important aspects of any human interaction.  We communicate verbally and non-verbally in every situation we find ourselves. These days; with texts, IM’s, Tweets, and the web, communication is at the forefront of our lives. Yet, the ancient old problem still prevails…..

How to not open mouth and insert foot!!!!

Let’s face it, the biggest problem with communicating to someone is knowing when you’re saying too much.  That is certainly true for me. One of the things I have had to learn is how to balance my words with my silence.  Good communication begins and ends with a person’s ability to listen to another person.

We need to listen before we speak.  Maybe that’s what we all need to practice today on world communications day.

Hey, the world is speaking way too fast these days. Everyone has something to say about everything. The world doesn’t need more words…

It needs more ears.

More silence.

Less chatter.

May your day be filled with moments of quiet, so that you may hear the still small voice of a God who whispers your name.

P.S. Speaking of communication…..please excuse the poor grammer!!! J