Some thoughts on family communication

Compromise is when everyone walks away equally unhappy. Walk in ready to give a little instead of walking in with a list of demands and sticking points.   * * * *   Practice active listening. Pay special attention to hear the other person’s point. Try to avoid just waiting for your turn to talk. […]

“Long ago, a storm was heading for the city of Quin’lat. Everyone took protection within the walls except one man who remained outside. I went to him and asked what he was doing. “I am not afraid,” he said. “I will not hide my face behind stone and mortar. I will stand before the wind […]