I've been thinking a lot about the value and nature of communication lately. How often do we get misdirected by tone or specific words? How often do others hear our words or view the images we create differently than we envisioned them? So much of the conflict and vitriol we see around us comes down to a failure to communicate (listening is, of course, a crucial part of that process).
This idea brought to mind an insightful quote by author Anne Lamont in her book Bird by Bird.
"if you ...
