COMMUNICATION STARTS WITH BELIEF

The way we communicate is an extension of who we are and is an accumulation of our experiences that translates into our beliefs.  And as humans, we believe that our thoughts and beliefs are the correct ones. The real question is, are these your thoughts and beliefs? 

We are in a world of information overload, filling our mind space, and amplifying our thoughts.  Denzel Washington sums up where the world is today in this brilliant short interview:

“…if you don’t read the newspaper you’re uninformed if you do read it you are misinformed… what is the long-term effect of too much information one of the effects is that the need to be first not even to be true anymore…”  http://wapo.st/2hmDMZl

Communication has taken on a whole new meaning where we are being propagandized with unfiltered opinions.   The absence of critical thinking with forced feed information is shaping our future generations. We are in the middle of a silent pandemic of misinformation driven by emotion and sometimes communicated to create division and thoughtlessness.  I have first-hand experience with my own children.  I consistently challenge them to think outside of social media and the news by empowering them to dig deep and find their voice.

Let’s dig deep and have intentional communication that promotes growth, kindness, and collaboration.