What? I asked? At 8 years old, I could not understand my teacher’s British accent and wanted her to repeat herself. She sharply corrected me. “What?” was rude - I must instead say “pardon.” To this day, the tone in my “what” at times sets people close to me on edge because they feel… interrogated? So, I’m shifting from “what’ back to the ‘pardon’ of my English school days. If I want to be heard, it’s my responsibility to learn how to say things in a way that won’t trigger. And there’s less chance of a harsh tone with “pardon” - so people can process what I’m saying rather than reacting and derailing the conversation. It’s also my responsibility to share with people when what -or how- they say things strikes me as negative. Remember - It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. You can say anything - it’s the HOW that matters. I’m Rev Doc Lisa, IntegralHealer, and I’m with you on the journey. Copyright 2024 @IntegralHealer, all rights reserved.