..:: thread ::.. Let’s work off the assumption that we are in fact, not robots.
Like it or not, as humans we all have emotions; we just may emote in different ways. [spoiler alert, this is okay and actually great]
Some people gush out all their feelings, singing the praises of those they love, while others notice ways to improve the lives of others and perform acts of service.
Others will give sentimental tokens of their affection, etc.
Others will give sentimental tokens of their affection, etc.
If you’re familiar with The Five Love Languages, you’re probably all too aware of what I’m talking about, and familiar with the other ways people can express their emotions.
[There's no one right way to emote, although obv there are healthy ways and unhealthy ways.]
But, how does this apply to expression beyond couples in a committed relationship?
What about friendships, your sibling’s partner, or anyone else that is not explicitly linked with you?
Does emotive expression not also apply to them?
Does emotive expression not also apply to them?
Knowing that we all communicate differently means that we need to create a safe space to emote to each other in our own language, in a way that’s safe for us and for them,
a way that we can learn from each other and grow, and also expand on the ways we currently express ourselves.
For example, Person A whose primary language is words of affirmation will have the need to share those words, and the receiver [Person B] needs to create the safe space in which to do so.
On the other token, the Person A needs to respect that not everyone speaks in this way, and that while different, Person B’s chosen language can be equal to the level that A has given.
The more we do this, the more we all can grow together.
Be yourself, express in your language, and be open to receiving others’ expressions in ways that you would not typically speak.
Be yourself, express in your language, and be open to receiving others’ expressions in ways that you would not typically speak.
Be open to learning the language of others and speaking theirs as well.
This is one of the many ways in which we can expand our emotional intelligence.
Let’s meet each other where they’re at and set the example of a life well loved.
This is one of the many ways in which we can expand our emotional intelligence.
Let’s meet each other where they’re at and set the example of a life well loved.
What a beautiful thought, that we can live amongst each other and craft a cohesive, loving, divergent world. #vulnerability
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