Category Archives: Communication

Some Recent Thoughts About Online Communication

Posted on April 29, 2020 by admin

I had a recent realization that may explain why online communication can so easily become hostile. Online communication consists mostly of text and has a small amount of audio and video. Posts, comments, questions, answers, and arguments almost are almost … Continue reading →

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Look for Common Ground

Posted on April 8, 2020 by admin

I often see people begin a conversation by talking about their points of disagreement rather than their points of agreement. I understand this tendency as I used to begin many conversations like this for years. My experience showed me that … Continue reading →

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Finding Answers in the Stillness

Posted on March 25, 2020 by admin

With most of my floats, it takes a while for my thoughts to settle and for any existing tension or anxiety I have to go away before I can get to a place of incredible mental stillness and peace. Once … Continue reading →

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6 Good Things to Do Right Now

Posted on March 18, 2020 by admin

If my neck of the woods is any indication, then modern life has been turned upside down as of late. So many businesses, parties, weddings, trips, and small gatherings have been canceled, and it looks like that will only continue. … Continue reading →

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The Modern Rosetta Stone

Posted on March 11, 2020 by admin

The Rosetta Stone was a monumental discovery. It allowed for the translation of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and allowed modern researchers to understand things long thought lost to history. This opened a flow of information about an ancient civilization that would … Continue reading →

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Testing Myself

Posted on February 26, 2020 by admin

I try to put a great deal of thought and consideration into my views. It’s easy for to make snap decisions and cling to them for emotional purposes but I try to avoid that as much as possible. To see … Continue reading →

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A Meaningful Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2019 by admin

Christmas day is here once more and it seems that every year it takes me longer and longer to get into the Christmas spirit. Part of this has to do with the loss of some cherished traditions as I’ve grown … Continue reading →

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Review of The Tipping Point

Posted on December 24, 2019 by admin

The Tipping Point is a phenomenal book written by Malcolm Gladwell. It is an extremely insightful and interesting exploration of how small things can make a huge difference in starting and shaping epidemics (Gladwell uses the term “epidemic” to refer … Continue reading →

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Responsibility in Communication

Posted on December 15, 2019 by admin

Perspectives vary greatly from one person to the next on where the responsibility rests in messaging and communication. Some people put the responsibility on the shoulders of the messenger. They say that the messenger must craft a message in a … Continue reading →

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Bubbles and the Inner World

Posted on December 13, 2019 by admin

Even though we all live in the same outer world, everyone still lives in their own inner world; everyone has their own little bubble, if you like. That inner world is shaped by the way they’re wired, their experiences growing … Continue reading →

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