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The meaning of words and how we use these words in our daily communication with others can create misunderstandings, and disharmony, or it can create resolutions, and peace.

It is from this place of self talk, that we can begin to explore and become aware of the words we choose, the meanings we intend to imply, and the way these words get interpreted by others. Once we become clear with our intent, we pay more attention to our own words, and we begin to do the same with others.

This helps us understand and learn not to take anything personally. It becomes an agreement we make with ourselves, and it becomes a new way of living.

One of the first things we may may begin to notice when we pay attention to the meaning of words, is the negativity in others. Rarely, will we first notice this in ourselves.

Sometimes we may feel as if others just don't seem to understand what we are saying. These are all great clues which we can begin to use to help us question the meaning of words and how we are using them in our conversations with others.

What if the negativity we saw in another was what we notice? How could we look at this as another opportunity for us to practice paying attention to the meaning of words we use? Rather than being annoyed, or hating this about another person, could we question, and look at ourselves, and see this same aspect in ourselves?

The responsibility is now mine, to notice this negativity in myself, and how this negativity impacts my life, and the people in my life. The responsibility is now mine to explore, and work through another fear!

It's an opportunity to look beneath the surface, and continue to find and release my own subconscious beliefs that continue to create negative feelings in me, and as I do so, I no longer continue to attract or be triggered by outside influences.

There would have a been a time, when I would try really hard to hide this from everyone around me. There would have been a time when I would have completely believed what others were telling me. First response would have been to defend, or to hide. How? By covering it up,or by suppressing the way I truly felt. Sooner or later this can back fire, and in my own circumstances without realizing, I forgot who I was, and if I forget how can I expect anyone else to know? Being honest with ourselves, and being clear with what it is we truly want is at times very difficult and starting off slow, and beginning by paying attention to the meaning of words we use daily begins to offer us clues.

Feeling as if I have to justify my responses, or defend my responses with explanations. When we are clear within our own self, this isn't necessary. Notice how uncomfortable this may feel at first. See it as an opportunity to keep practicing. Notice the triggers which may be so slight, that make you want to defend or give explanations.

Saying more than what was asked for, or changing the subject. LISTENING to the question and answering or responding to what is being said, as opposed to what we believe we've heard. Clarification is how we can correct this. One of the most important skills to learn in communication is Listening. How many times do we jump to conclusions, without listening, or without waiting until the other person has finished speaking? How many times do we really listen to ourselves, and then take the time to do what we know is best for us?

Always apologizing. Statements such as "I'm sorry to bother you, but....." Others begin to see you as a sorry person. Is this the way you want to be seen? More importantly be curious about how you really feel about yourself. How do you see yourself? As someone who has nothing worth saying, or someone who has a knowledge of wisdom, and whose words are meant to be shared. Notice and take the opportunity to make a difference, for yourself.

Think about the words you choose, and question where they come from, and how you use them. The way others see me, is always the way I see myself. When I see myself differently, this is the reflection I see around me. When I feel unworthy, and not good enough, today I quickly get reminded by what others to me. Today, the meaning of words that others say to me, affect me differently because I understand I have a choice. Doesn't meant we always get it right, it just means we can notice, and go easy on yourselves, because we are always doing our best.

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