It's nearly impossible to connect the dots (and be relevant) when you're not present. There's no clarity around your decision making when you're being dragged from thought to thought, from emotion to emotion.
The key to really good communication is present listening. Listening openly to where the other person is coming from (without judgement, but observation) is an art in remaining present. When you're faced with an important decision, bring your awareness to your feelings.
Are you; relaxed and open? Or, are you tense, hard and closed? If you're not as relaxed as you'd like to be, allow yourself the space and time to process what's going on inside of yourself.
Once you've quietened your mind, centered and grounded your body, re-enter the decision making process. Now you'll have greater clarity and perspective. You'll be able to listen more openly to the other person's perspective too. And you'll be able to work at meeting each others needs more fluidly.
Greater clarity means greater perspective, which means more enlightened, co-operative and connected decisions. Which means better results!
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