YOGABHARATI

Session on "Communication with Compassion" by Subha Parthasarathy was an eye opener for many who have not associated  Communication and communication C & C as a combo to bring about  a change in the way we connect to others .  This session on compassion had activities where we were able to recognise the difference between an observation or an evaluation. Let me share a summary of my perspectives after hearing this session.    Q to ponder for all of us : Am I Judging while observing?  - natural inclination to combine both :) How much am I listening when the other person speaks? Am I  keen on talking or putting fwd my ideas or perspectives or strategies? This  brought a realisation that sometimes we do act as if we are listening to our kids or others but we do communicate on the spur of the moment whatever comes in our head at that moment. We do use language which can be so detrimental for our relationships. We do communicate with pre formed images, assumptions , past