Fooled by Words

Words of Many Meanings

When you read this, It must be read with curiosity and intrigue.

What looks like the same words,  Change in their meanings, a quandary!

I want to be on record. That to accurately record

with minute distinctions, changing by the minute

might produce a variety of messages.

While the content of the project leaves us quite content,

We may project and refuse it, creating accidental refuse

while our object all along Does share our love with does. What!?!

By now, you may have noticed, How these words, like the winds 

Which twist and turn and winds us all entranced

with lead doves  Lead us to the entrance.

Can you tear yourself away from this melange of heteronyms?

(A word with the same spelling, Different pronunciations AND Different meanings!)

Please don’t shed a tear,  Or object, the object of this piece

as I happily dove into it, to lead us to a richer understanding  Of the words we use.

Communication is key. Let’s use our words wisely. For more information on fine tuning your communication deftness, send an email: pathways2tlc@gmail.com.

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Value of Reminders

A Prompt Helps us to Remember

Do you know where the idea to tie a string on your finger to help you remember something originated? In Greek mythology, Ariadne gave Theseus the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur’s labyrinth. In times gone by, gentlemen would tie a knot in their handkerchief to remind themselves of something important. 

Eternity Knot Bracelets.

Science indicates that as animals, we are wired as “out of sight, out of mind” beings. The string is a prompt. Rings, bracelets, even rocks can be prompts. Choose a prompt which works for you. Consider a habit you’d like to change and let your prompt be your reminder. I’ve worn an eternity knot bracelet to help me be a better listener. I’ve distributed “gratitude rocks” to remind us to think of for what we are grateful each and every day. Research indicates that expressing thanks rewires our brains and produces extraordinary health benefits!

Contact me to set up a workshop and I’ll incorporate this activity in the customized, interactive workshop for your group. Send an email: pathways2tlc@gmail.com.

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