August 27, 2010Song Helps to SpeakStrong. Harmonies smooth the expression of anger
It happens. Someone I care about let me down, and I was upset. I was out-of-balance angry.
How did I know I was out of balance? All the flaws and limits of my dear associate seemed bigger than life. I had a legitimate issue to discuss, and I needed to get back in balance so I could speak from heart.
And music was key to make that happen. Several minute into listening to sweet music, I found my agitation softening. I lost my self-righteous drive to say a thing or two about a thing or two to set things “right.” I was able to communicate my upset with a velvet knife instead of a sledge hammer. We had a lovely dialogue that left us feeling closer than ever.
Sometimes song can help us SpeakStrong…Smart and Sweet.
I am planning how-to webinars this fall, so do stay tuned, plus my SpeakStrong book gives lots of very practical tips about how to express emotions in ways that empower everyone.
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