Today’s message from Rumi compels us to consider the impact of our communication style.
“Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” – Rumi
Why do we raise our voice? And… how do we raise the quality of our words instead?
Have you ever looked back at a conversation realizing, “that was clearly just 2 egos butting heads!” Two egos trying to convince one another of a point of view is often pointless. Each needing to win. Neither willing to concede and seem like a loser.
We raise our voice when we get caught in the trap of believing that we need to “win” at any cost. That we need to take control of the other person’s reaction, and if we can’t beat them with our fists, then we’ll beat them with our words.
We’ve all experienced the frustration of a conversation devolving into a clash of egos. This struggle for dominance leaves no room for genuine connection or growth. But what if we shifted our communication style? What if, instead of battling egos, we chose to speak from the depths of our hearts – from soul to soul?
Imagine the transformative power of conversations that bypass egoic needs and connect with the essence of another being. This requires a conscious shift, a willingness to act from a place of vulnerability and authenticity. By choosing our words with intention, we elevate their power and influence.
“Words are a pretext. It is the inner bond that draws one person to another, not words.” – Rumi
When our communication stems from a place of genuine connection, the specific words become less important. The message we convey transcends language, resonating on a deeper, soul-to-soul level.
When you’re speaking from one heart to another, the actual words matter less. You are speaking in wholeness.
“As you live deeper in the heart, the mirror gets clearer and clearer.” – Rumi
The more we connect with our inner selves, the better we understand our own motivations and how to communicate them effectively. This allows us to choose our “vibration” – the emotional energy we project – consciously.
Guiding mantras for raising the quality of your words.
- Before I speak, I will take a breath and connect with my center.
- My words are seeds; I will choose them carefully, with the intention to cultivate understanding.
- I will choose to listen deeply, seeking to understand the heart behind the words.
- Even in disagreement, I can speak with respect and compassion.
By consciously raising our words, not our voices, we embark on a path of powerful communication, fostering deeper connections and fostering personal growth. Let’s choose to be the rain that nourishes hearts, not the thunder that deafens them.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Choose your vibration.