Relationships, The Fourth 'R.

Hmm..
     Haven;t we all thought about our schooling  and wish we had once had a class that taught Relationships along with Reading, Riting, and Rithmetic? 
     A fourth "'R?"

     Wouldn't haven't learned how to listen and speak effectively been really valuable then, and saved us all a lot of grief?

After all, we were all born with:

• Ears to hear - but did we ever really learn how to listen?
• A mouth talk with - but did we ever really learn what to say?
• A brain to think with - but did we ever learn what to say - and how to say it?
  

Genes aren't enough in and of themselves.

   Anyone who has ever excelled in any human endeavor has had a teacher, coach, or trainer. The best athletes, born with extraordinary mental and physical potentials - each one of them had to learn how to use their talents and develop their inborn abilities.

     It is the goal of this blog to regularly post what I call, "Tools for Everyday Loving and Communication."  I invite you to add to these tips and tools that you have found valuable in your own lives.

     Together, you and I, can work towards a world in which everyone who has something to say - is not just heard but listened to.

     I envision a day, perhaps not so very far in the future, when our children can learn the fourth 'R - Relationships before they get out of school, prepared and empowered to effectively and express themselves in the world we all share.

     What do you have to say?  What works for you?