How Do YOU?.....

Com•mu`ni•cate

1To impart or transmit; 2To give or exchange information-messages. 3To have a meaningful relationship
4a message, letter, etc. 5a means of communicating.


My mind has been wrapped around this concept lately. How do we communicate with each other?

Of course there is the first and I think best choice, vocally. Having a face to face conversation whether it be meaningful or just casual chat is irreplaceable. Face to face makes is more intimate and personal. Also a lot can be understood by facial expression and body language.

Then we have vocal conversation via Telephone. Sometimes due to distance a conversation must be had over the phone. Still a quite effective means of communicating. You can tell a lot by the tone of someones voice. My husband says he can tell if I have a happy, irritated, mean, impatient or tired tone, in just a few words. I myself, am always good for a nice phone chat with my husband when he has a minute at work, my sisters, my parents, my children and my friends. I love keeping in touch.

We have email and letters sent through the mail. Both also very effective forms of communication. I love getting a hand written letter or card in the mail. Doesn't happen much these days with all the technology, but I still love it. There is just something very personal about a letter written in someones hand writing. Who doesn't get excited when they go to the mail box and receive something personal. Nice informative and chatty emails are good too. Both options have taken thought and time for the sender and are usually heartfelt and enjoyable.

We have text and Social network chatting/skypeing. I love text. It is not my first choice or even my second choice at communication, but it is very effective in certain cases. Like getting a message to someone who you know is busy. ie: children at school, husband at work. It is also very effective in giving a quick note, personal message or thought. Like, "I'm thinking about you. "Hope your having a great day" "Love you" "Miss you" "Where are you?" (this one sent to my teens many times) etc. I love getting quick texts from my significant other and friends as well. It brings a smile to my face.

Social network chatting is also useful in certain cases. I like this to communicate with my college student when we are both online. It is faster than text for me and I can multi task. Social networks are a great way to keep in touch with old friends or acquaintances we don't see often. But definitely not a personal form of communication.

Skype. Is that how it is even spelled? I don't know because I don't use it. But I understand it is a great way to have face to face chats via the Internet with people who live a great distance from you. I am sure this is a wonderful tool for people with loved ones in the armed forces or working in foreign and distant lands.

This blog is a form of communication. My random thought and feelings form but communication nonetheless.

Let's not forget prayer. The communication between us and our Heavenly Father.

We have so many wonderful forms of communication at our fingertips. So...why is communication such a problem with today's society? Where will we be..where is the future of our children..if people don't learn to communicate efficiently? Sit face to face, pick up the phone, write a letter, send an email, send a text, kneel in prayer. Whatever it is. Do it. Often. I myself value all forms of communication. I value keeping in touch, sharing experiences, troubles, thoughts and feelings with others. I expect daily communication with those I love and are close to me.

I am grateful for all those in my life who make the effort to communicate with me. It keeps relationships strong. It is necessary for all relationships in our life. Lucky me...my husband and my children are all great communicators as well. Maybe it's a learned thing. Well for the sake of society...people need to get learning. :)