No need to scream
If you honestly review how often you use this skill, you realize that it isn’t the method as much as the recipient that tells its story. Consider the last time you whispered. For my part, it was probably just self-talk. But speaking lowly enough to be heard only by a loved one can be a gift. Whispering some gossip is also a measure of the depth of a friendship in many cases. Passing along details that aren’t meant for publication takes some decision making and probably trust. When a human leans in to share something quietly, they invade personal space. Humans often retract before they get a beat on what is happening. That level of confidence is not accepted from strangers. But let me get back to my own whispering pines scenario. It is considered okay to talk to oneself in a kind of mumble whether angry or in affirmation. It’s not unusual for me to hear some cheerleading from my inner squad when I am trying to boost my confidence. It is also not unheard of for me to speak in a super low tone when I want to say something, but it wouldn’t be prudent to say it aloud. That’s my little inner kid talking. The strange thing is that everyone who is aware that I am moving my lips knows that a thought is passing from my mind to my lips. And then we can pretend that it didn’t really occur. The offense has the chance to be ignored.
You are Extraordinary!
Week 8: Speak up a little.
This is a useful message to think about especially if you like to spread the word or are afraid to speak your true feelings out loud. I do talk to myself and until recently thought that it was something weird. As it turns out, it is a method used by semi-intelligent folk to review things and make plans without having anyone else in on the ruse. Affirmations haven’t been a true habit of mine but counting during exercise or distracting chatter when necessary tends to make time go by.
Do you talk to yourself?
