The Benefits of a Good Conversation
The 3X3 — Featured ILLUMINATION writers
I recently had the opportunity to explore the depth of my knowledge in several areas. Those realizations came in the form of conversations with others. When we talk with others, we learn not only what we know, but also the gaps in our knowledge. These insights help us to navigate the next steps of life, and if we listen carefully some enlightening messages as well.
This week’s 3 X 3 stories encourage you to deeply explore what makes you a whole person. I hope you enjoy them.
First up we have Mary Beth Hazeldine. Mary Beth is a personal development coach. As such, she writes stories focused on living as our whole selves.
11 Simple Strategies to Become a Better Listener In Your Personal and Professional Life provides tips for being more empathetic and building relationships through listening. If you add just one of these tips to your toolbox, you will improve your interactions.
The Surprising Connection between Spirituality and Mental Health highlights the need for spirituality as a part of nurturing a strong relationship with yourself.
You have a responsibility to yourself and the world to take care of yourself. Self-care is not selfish. It’s essential to your well-being. When you take care of yourself, you can better take care of others. When you nurture your own body, mind, and spirit, you can better show up in the world as your best self.
If you want to enhance the spiritual aspects of your life and find a greater sense of balance, you will like The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: How to Achieve Your Goals and Live a Fulfilling Life.
Sohrab Khandelwal is a former engineer turned filmmaker. He writes short stories, life lessons and social commentary. Sohrab is celebrating his one-year anniversary on Medium this month. Why not give him the gifts of a read and a follow?
Is Sigma the new Alpha? Questions whether sigma types, those who are successful, highly independent and self-reliant, can seize control and influence from alpha types who are notorious for wanting to impose their will and always want to be in charge.
Learn to Take Responsibility for Your Circumstances tells of how the Sikh community in India made a difference in the lives of their neighbors who were gravely impacted by the pandemic. It is a good lesson, the ability we all have to make a difference if we put forth a little effort.
Don’t Chase Confidence! Chase Mastery Instead discusses the fallacy of needing others to validate our level of skill and provides examples of how quietly pursuing a higher level of development benefits us. I would agree, we will get much further in our quest for proficiency by demonstrating our skills rather than boasting about them.
Caryn Leach-Smith is a side hustle expert. She teaches English and is a self-professed Shark Tank trainer for lawyers, enhancing her attorney clients’ effective communication skills.
While we won’t find happiness in attaining confidence, we may through forgiveness, acceptance, and love. She discusses that topic here.
As I get older, I have found that I need to give up foods that I recently enjoyed. I know that, while they still taste delicious, my body is telling me to stay away from them. Is The Food You Are Eating Your Body’s Friend Or Frenemy? Will raise your awareness of the importance of understanding what you put into your body.
And finally, in a bit of self-promotion, Illumination The Publication With Real People & Not AI celebrates ILLUMINIATION writers for being authentic and focused on giving readers high quality stories. As an editor here, I can tell you quality stories and reader experience is something we value highly.
Thank you for taking the time to read this story and checking out the writers featured. Do you know a writer who needs further recognition? Please link to one of their stories, or their profile, in the comments.
Have a blessed day,
John
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