We’ve all been there.
You speak with care. You stay present with someone.
And yet somehow … the other person hears something completely different.
It’s frustrating. Disorienting. Even painful.
Last week, I wrote about how being misunderstood is part of real human connection – and how we can respond with curiosity and grace rather than defensiveness. If you missed it, you can catch up here
That’s only the beginning …
Because true communication doesn’t end at talking and understanding.
It goes one step further – into the brave and transformative territory of repair.
What happens after the misunderstanding is what matters most.
- How do we come back into connection when there’s been a misunderstanding?
- What does real repair sound like?
- And how can we do it without shame or blame?
This week’s “Thought for the Week” dives into these questions – with practical tools and a fresh way to think about relational resilience.
Because communication isn’t just about what we say.
It’s about co-creation.
It’s about the courage to stay in the room – and find our way back to each other.
When we learn the art of repair, we move from transaction to transformation. We cultivate a field of trust where people feel safe enough to be real – even when it’s messy.
This week, I invite you to reflect on a conversation or connection that felt strained.
- Is there a thread you might gently pick up again?
- What would it mean to repair, rather than retreat?
- Where could you lead with grace, even if you weren’t “wrong”?
Because regenerative communication isn’t about perfection.
It’s about staying in connection – and finding our way back to harmony.
“A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month’s study of books.”
– Chinese Proverb –
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With warmest wishes,
Korinne Le Page
Thrive Coaching & Training – Empowering You to Thrive!
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