Yesterday, I shared what communication can feel like when it tightens the chest, bends clarity, and quietly erodes dignity . Today, I want to share what I learned and how I practiced it. Because communication is not just about speaking. It is about how we show up for ourselves and for each other . This is the practice I follow. It works. And it has changed the way I stay human in hard moments. 1. Choose Words That Invite, Not Corner Some questions sound neutral but feel lik

Let me speak to you directly. If you have ever left a conversation feeling smaller, even though nothing “bad” was said— this is for you. Communication is hard not because people don’t understand English, not because words are unclear, not because we lack intelligence or vocabulary. Communication is hard because it lives in the body. You can say everything “right” and still walk away with your chest tight. Your thoughts looping. Your spirit unsettled. You can be calm and still