tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post2181542389781243284..comments2023-09-17T15:44:55.446-04:00Comments on My Wandering Mind: ObscurityJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-53781569476499214102012-05-07T00:20:02.320-04:002012-05-07T00:20:02.320-04:00Yep, that is the key Susan. Ask, "Do you know...Yep, that is the key Susan. Ask, "Do you know what I am saying?" ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-71548895925708360122012-05-06T19:29:17.893-04:002012-05-06T19:29:17.893-04:00It so bothers me when what I say becomes misconstr...It so bothers me when what I say becomes misconstrued. I guess I just need to make sure others understand what I say before I walk away. Thanks for sharing!Susan ~ Today's Writing Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357781498213225382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-67752409891764298482012-04-28T23:35:18.325-04:002012-04-28T23:35:18.325-04:00Just pulled you out of spam...good gravy! Nope, no...Just pulled you out of spam...good gravy! Nope, not a good plan ... ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-57001013842063628682012-04-18T00:27:33.624-04:002012-04-18T00:27:33.624-04:00I'd say 50%! I know what you say is true and ...I'd say 50%! I know what you say is true and the listening part is often missing. As a motivational speaker I used to tell people, "If you want to be remembered, if you want your message remembered, repeat it 10 times using different words. We must hear something new 10 times to own it." Many studies back this claim and I believe it's accurate.<br />So it stands to reason if you are clearly saying what you need to say and the listener is half listening, unless you continued for 9 more times and some of those times the listener actually listens, maybe you won't be 'heard'. But we keep trying, don't we? ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-25913980050145122992012-04-17T23:51:42.233-04:002012-04-17T23:51:42.233-04:00Obscurity is foreign to me... hehehhehe... Serious...Obscurity is foreign to me... hehehhehe... Seriously though, even when we make every attempt to be "clear" with another person, we will likely be able to achieve a 50% ratio of understanding as it was intended. I wonder what the odds are when people ARE obscure.k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-61487485344919337322012-04-17T23:06:59.286-04:002012-04-17T23:06:59.286-04:00So we are running around a big ole circle! Okay th...So we are running around a big ole circle! Okay then! I appreciate straight talk and honesty...seems such a simple thing. If you want me to know something, tell me!<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-5494960023331829192012-04-17T23:05:10.770-04:002012-04-17T23:05:10.770-04:00Thanks ma'am! I do tend to just say it and I ...Thanks ma'am! I do tend to just say it and I do appreciate the same in return. It's a good way to live, I think.<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-61100461803556110132012-04-17T07:03:36.466-04:002012-04-17T07:03:36.466-04:00I'm an Italian woman and if you've read my...I'm an Italian woman and if you've read my blog - which I know you have, and I thank you - I ALWAYS tell it like it is.. From my perspective and ALWAYS listen to someone elses. Everybody has their own spin on things and I totally agree. Clarity in communication is key. Being from a large Italian family which was often.. Um.. Loud.. Our "family discussions" would often times reach nursing home volume and my Dad would always talk us down off the ledge by telling us that "just because you yell doesn't make you right." He of course was always right.. :)<br /><br />PS - Thanks for following me.. I've been following you for a while! Ha! Beat ya'to it! :D - I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-62232072262799338162012-04-17T02:25:46.629-04:002012-04-17T02:25:46.629-04:00My Grandma used to say, "Speak plainly and wi...My Grandma used to say, "Speak plainly and wisely", which meant--not beating around the bush--and make your point clear. I have always tried to shoot it straight from the hip--otherwise, I'd be playing head games--and that is something I am not very good at. Great take on Obscurity!!<br /><br />Cheers, Jenn<br />http://www.wine-n-chat.comJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559573562599754752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-36761995164707179952012-04-16T19:29:56.606-04:002012-04-16T19:29:56.606-04:00I know you do and I love that about you! <3I know you do and I love that about you! <3Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-9231472108309337092012-04-16T19:28:22.190-04:002012-04-16T19:28:22.190-04:00That is so true. I think you have a good plan th...That is so true. I think you have a good plan there. I believe if you want it you gotta ask for it. <3Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-91621322724671123212012-04-16T19:26:14.307-04:002012-04-16T19:26:14.307-04:00I know! It could change the world. <3I know! It could change the world. <3Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-77779835779483355072012-04-16T18:38:30.039-04:002012-04-16T18:38:30.039-04:00I have always believed in telling it just how it i...I have always believed in telling it just how it is. It works for me. :D Great post Jo!!!<br /><br />Kathy<br />http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-12756508953307620182012-04-16T13:58:27.312-04:002012-04-16T13:58:27.312-04:00I've seen so many people who are unhappy becau...I've seen so many people who are unhappy because they don't get what they want/need from another, yet they are unwilling to tell that person what it is that they want and need. I simply doesn't make any sense to me. <br /><br />I don't expect anyone to have a crystal ball. I don't believe that they will magically know what I'm thinking. If it's important to me, I say it. And when something is important to someone I care about, I make sure I'm listening--really listening. <br /><br />Great post, Jo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-52640589199430653382012-04-16T10:24:02.996-04:002012-04-16T10:24:02.996-04:00Not speak in riddles? Not say one thing and expect...Not speak in riddles? Not say one thing and expect the other person to know that what you said wasn't REALLY what you meant?<br /><br />What a novel idea. People should try this. :-)The Writing Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577032840574632179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-24557077178663185132012-04-15T22:45:48.896-04:002012-04-15T22:45:48.896-04:00You mean I can't try to keep 'em guessing?...You mean I can't try to keep 'em guessing? Good advice. XOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-52739186287929827472012-04-15T21:35:31.188-04:002012-04-15T21:35:31.188-04:00Thank you Roe and I will be returning the favor! ...Thank you Roe and I will be returning the favor! I'm happy you stopped by and let me know you were here. :) It's very nice to meet you.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.com