On communication

Have you ever started a conversation, expecting a simple dialogue, then found yourself in an argument, defending yourself or reeling from an insult or criticsm? The following quotation gives some great insight into what could be happening.

"How you hear what someone says is determined by your interpretations, and your interpretations flow from your past. This is very important to know, especially if you find that you overreact to what others say or habitually get your feelings hurt. . . . Remember, what someone said is not necessarily what you heard, and what you heard is not necessarily what they meant." ~ Layne and Paul Cutright, Straight From the Heart

© 2005 Paul and Layne Cutright - www.paulandlayne.com

Reproduced with the kind permission of Paul Cutright