The Secret Life of Communication: Opening to Unlimited Love

by Wilson Phd, Annie B.

• ISBN13: 9781475946147
• ISBN10: 1475946147
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-12
• Publisher: Author Solutions

Summary

Life's challenges can diminish our awareness of the communication occurring in our bodies, hearts, and spirits. In The Secret Life of Communication, Dr. Annie B. Wilson guides us inward so we can align the mind, body, heart, and spirit; express our own true voice; deepen our connection to the divine; and build relationships that fulfill our deepest desires. Using real-life stories from her personal journey and those of her clients, Dr. Annie B. explains communication from an holistic approach. The Secret Life of Communication discusses how to experience unity and freedom through the four layers of communication and shows you how to: build harmony in your mind, body, heart, and spirit; nurture communication with loved ones and coworkers; obtain freedom from resentment and fear; facilitate pain-free confl ict resolution; realize the joy of knowing you are enough, just as you are; and gain unity with divine love. With humor and insight, The Secret Life of Communication teaches us how to listen and respond to all aspects of communication. It facilitates self-knowledge and healing through deeper communication with ourselves and others.

Excerpts

When I was fifteen, the highlight of my day was coming home from school to snuggle with my baby sister, Bridget. I'd drop my backpack at the door and head straight for Bridget's room to kiss her cheeks and wake her up from her nap. As I cradled Bridget in my arms her sweet baby smell and the weight of her body relaxing onto my chest always calmed my nerves and lifted my spirits. One day, instead of finding her soundly sleeping, I ran into Bridget's room to find her screaming as if someone were torturing her. When I got to her crib I noticed that she was asleep, even though she was crying so loudly. Right away I could see what was causing Bridget's pain. Her little fingers were completely entwined in her hair and she was pulling as hard as she could. The sound of her cries told me that she not only felt pain, she felt fear. Without waking her, I gently released her grip and caressed her sweet, little head. Immediately, she relaxed and heaved a big sigh as she continued to sleep. Sometimes, I'm just like Bridget. I cause my own pain but don't realize it. I think I'm trapped by someone else's words or actions and I can't see another way. Have you ever felt like that? We can choose to sleep through life to find some measure of relief from the constant chatter in our minds that tells us nothing will ever get better. That chatter is wrong! It can get better, if we are willing to pay attention to the full spectrum of our internal communication, not just the chatter in our heads. That's what this book is about—how to listen and respond to all aspects of communication so that we can build healthy relationships and open up to the unlimited love that exists in each and every moment. After exploring the foundational elements of communication, I will describe each of the four layers of communication and the importance of self-care. In each chapter you will find stories from my own journey and those of my clients, to add humor and clarity along the way.