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Misunderstood? It\u2019s more common than you think.<\/p>\nMisunderstood? It\u2019s more common than you think.<\/p>\n
Last time, we explored \u201cThe Energy of Presence \u2013 Are You Really Here?\u201d<\/em> \u2013 how showing up fully and attentively is often more powerful than words. If you missed it, you can catch up here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Now, one thing that many of us struggle with is being misunderstood \u2013 even if we are being truly present and are great communicators. It happened to me this week.<\/p>\n How often have you found yourself in a conversation where you believed that you were being clear, open, present and showing care, and yet the other person walked away with a completely different impression than intended?<\/p>\n Yes, it can be confusing and frustrating, and we have to remind ourselves that communication isn\u2019t just about how we deliver; it\u2019s about how it\u2019s received. It is the space between intention and interpretation is where misunderstanding lives.<\/p>\n So, this week, let\u2019s unpack the nature of misunderstanding – why it happens, how to handle it without defensiveness, and how to respond with grace when our best efforts still miss the mark.<\/p>\n Being misunderstood doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ve failed. It means you\u2019re in a real human interaction \/ relationship – one that involves risk, repair, and growth.<\/p>\n Connection isn\u2019t built through perfect communication – it\u2019s built through the willingness to stay in the room when things go a bit pear-shaped!<\/p>\n – Haemin Sunim –<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [Korean Buddhist teacher, author of \u2018The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down.\u2019]<\/p>\n Subscribe to Thrive<\/a><\/span> to receive further insights and tips on each week\u2019s topic<\/p>\n With warmest wishes,<\/p>\n Korinne Le Page P.P.S. Book a complimentary Clarity Session with me here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nWhy Misunderstanding Happens – Even When We\u2019re \u201cGood\u201d Communicators:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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How to respond to Misunderstandings, gracefully:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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\u201cWhenever you feel misunderstood, remember that every person you meet has a different internal dictionary.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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