Never underestimate people’s ability to misinterpret you.  – Magnus Berggren

our skin

Johan Magnusson, one heck of a dynamic personality, was leading a fun class a couple days ago, where he displayed the above quote from his mentor!

We all wear unique life-lenses. Which is why no one can fully understand anyone else. Also why misunderstandings between people are commonplace.

underestimate

We underestimate how much people misunderstand us and each other. By coming to grips with this very human failing we may take communication to a deeper level. That’s a skill we all need, especially if we want to be the change we want to see in the world!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM deepening my communication!

Recommendation: The Power of Small by Linda Kaplan Thaler

I haven’t the slightest idea how to change people, but I still keep a long list of prospective candidates just in case I should ever figure it out.  – David Sedaris

you change

We want to change others! Whenever we make an overt or covert attempt to do that, we ensure that the recipient of our advice clams up on us. If we want to be sure that our advice isn’t heard, we should give more of it!

i change

While it’s a cliché it’s forever true that we can only change self. When we’re successful at changing self we might then inspire others to change. It’s always all about us, it’s never about others.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM going to change!

Recommendation: Living the Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes