Charlie Brown
As I sat down to pick one of the numerous topics I have a passion to write about, I just had to start with something light. I think a lot about the role of communication in our lives. The different types of media and all the nuances of both verbal and non-verbal communication are fascinating to me. It’s funny to be wired like I am because (although I really have a passion for it) sometimes I’m just horrible at communicating. Sure, I can hold a conversation and listen to others pretty well but often times I slide into the CBTZ. It’s very easy to get there…all you have to do is mix together 2 parts fatigue, 1 part stress and perhaps a redundant conversation or old story and you’re set! Slowly but surely you will watch your partners mouth move but the words begin to morph into unintelligible sounds…perhaps muffled unintelligible sounds if conditions are quite good. It’s so nice as you drift away to the wa, wa…wa, waaa, waa, wa…waaa, wa…then silence breaks in and you realize a response is required (oh crap!…I have no clue what is going on)…hey, did I just hear one of the kids crying:)
Mon, Jan 5, 2009
Communication, Relationships