How we speak to others and choose our words determines the likelihood that we will get what we want!

Words carry our meaning, shape our thinking, open and close life's doors. Ironically we use them to close doors we want open. We use them to go down paths we want to avoid.

Do you hear yourself or others saying:

“You are bad!”
“Do what I say or else!”
“I am better than you!”
“You make me mad!”
“I had no choice!”
“You deserve to be punished!”

These powerful messages block communication by concealing the true, intended message. They block your path. They close the door. They thwart getting your needs met. When you organize your thoughts and choose your words without moralistic judgments, coercion, comparisons, denial of responsibility, and demands, the pathways to true communication are open.

Chances of getting what you want increase when your communications are based on a clear understanding of your needs, and how they relate to your feelings.

Realizing the connection between feelings and needs enables you to devise strategies that allow you to both express your feelings and meet your needs. During the training you learn to resolve your own inner conflicts by focusing on the meaning of what you are observing, feeling, needing, and requesting. You will be able to create a more peaceful state of mind by focusing on what you truly want rather than what is wrong with yourself or others.

• When you change the way you think about a situation, you change the situation itself •

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