Honest Planet, because, I say what I mean and I mean what I say. Through words, facial expressions, body language and actions( all forms of communication), what you see is what you get. Sprinkled with great love, compassion and healthy boundaries, all learned through periods of immense personal growth.
Those of us in the human race share so many commonalities, and yet are so different in many ways. We certainly don’ t all think alike. Regardless of age, we perceive the world through the eyes of our own experience. And given that no two people have the exact same experiences, the communication between us all can get jumbled up and misunderstood. Tempers flare. Feelings are ignored, pushed down.
Except when you live on the Honest Planet. Which is where you speak with sincerity and listen with love and compassion. Where clear communication is practiced, and modeled for others, raising the bar of awareness and integrity. Raising the quality of connection between people.
There is a wonderful book called The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel MD and Tina Payne Bryson PhD, which describes the development of the brain from infancy through high school graduation. Offering case studies along with the science behind them, Daniel and Tina teach about the development of upper and lower parts and left and right sides of the brain. And how that affects a child’ s ability to process and respond at different ages and in various situations. This book is so cool it includes a quick reference guide to hang on the fridge, and a summary of various types of brain integration, when and how those manifest, and how to respond.
Another equally helpful book is How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber Elaine Mazlish. Like The Whole-Brain Child, this book includes“ How Not To” and“ How To” cartoons to illustrate an assortment of encounters between parent and child. In these cases, the amateurish drawings make the learning a bit
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I promise you, these books are not just for parents. They are just as valuable for children of all ages, whether or not parents. Because the more we learn how to effectively adapt our choice of words as appropriate, the more successful our communication will be.
Thanks to the books, I gained immeasurably helpful conversational insight, wisdom and simple tips, becoming an all-around better communicator. With myself( aka self-talk), and with others.
All right. I confess, the Honest Planet doesn’ t really exist. I got the idea from an old Saturday Night Live skit.
But I like it. You and I can really communicate here.
TESTIMONIAL
“ I received a painting from Annette after my mom unexpectedly passed away in March 2013. My life was turned so upside-down at the time... It felt like the worst storm ever that would never end. There are certain storms in our lives that will impact us forever, but all storms eventually let up and the sun slowly begins to peak out and bring new life. My mom was such a talented gardener and had the most amazing yard. She more than anyone loved seeing the beauty of growth after a good rain. This is the calm after the storm.”
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