I don’t know what to say

Don’t know what to do

You said something to me

I said something to you

And it didn’t come out right

Here comes another chance

*

We do this dance

Forever romance

Here’s our chance to groove again

You have caught me

Let’s have coffee

We find a better mood

To always stay

**

I don’t know how to play

Don’t know what to do

You explained some things to me

And now I’m taking your cue

If we want to share delight

Here comes another chance

*

Since first glance

Forever romance

Here’s our chance to groove again

Life has taught me

Love’s never stopping

As we design a better mood

To always stay

**

A better mood to always stay

Is the mood we want in every way

Instead of feeling sad or down

Or upset and mean at what’s around 

We want to feel at least okay

Every single day

*

Mood is always flowing

If we aim for better

We will find the best

Productive and caring

Appreciating 

The rest

**

A better mood to always stay

Is the mood we take in every way

Find gratitude glad

Smile through a frown

Be less angry

at what you haven’t found

We want to feel better than okay

Every single day

*

Mood is always knowing

If we aim for better 

We learn from this quest

Tolerate tough times and

Embrace all the best

**

I don’t know any other way

But I do know what to do

You mean everything to me

So I try to shine for you

If it didn’t first come to light

Here comes another chance

*

Energies enhance

Forever romance

There’s a chance to groove always

You’ve really got me

It is not shocking

We find a better mood

To always stay

***

I have my feet firmly planted

Then I get taken for granted

So hard they try to uproot me

I’m telling them

That doesn’t suit me

People look down on me

Try to make it seem

like I do nothing

Cut me down to size

While I work full time

Speaking my mind

I think that’s something

Why don’t they open their eyes?

*

So many times that I have ranted

The view they have

Grows more slanted

Calmly they ignore and mute me

I’m telling them

That can’t refute me

People look down on us

Try to make it seem

like we do nothing

Cut us down to size

While we work all the time

And speak our mind

I think that’s something

It’s not that they are blind

*

My presentation

Generalization

Not targeting anyone

For a lifetime they say

We can’t all get ahead

Well can we

As we move around the sun?

If we had understanding

A push and pull

Then hold still

And start doing way more planning

Plan how to make progress

Create together more safe spaces

Connect for all of us give and take

To cover all the bases

*

If I seem to be enchanted

Then please use it to your advantage

They do not have to shoot me

For telling them

That can recruit me

People look down on you

Try to make it seem

like you do nothing

Cut you down to size

While you work overtime

And speak your mind

I think that’s something

Life’s more fair with a shared design 

***

I was going through the days

Aiming for perfection

Aiming for the sky

And getting lots of that

*

Then I made a mistake

It’s hard to admit it

Hard to deny it

It’s hard to explain

As a matter of fact

*

It wasn’t really my fault

But partly I guess

Not the worst result

If we strive for the best

**

Why?  Please tell me why

Do I take it all on myself

I pick up the world on my shoulders

Then I wonder why

I’m not getting any help

They stand by with perfect reason

it’s not their work

And it might not be for their health

I say look again

What about everybody else?

**

We all live together

We should work to share the wealth

My plan is a reaction

Really a clear knee jerk

Maybe they don’t believe my stories

Or in my cause

And what it’s worth

**

I was going through the days

Aiming for resurrection

Aiming not to die

And getting close to that

*

There was no mistake

It’s hard to admit it

Hard to deny it

It’s hard to explain

As a matter of fact

*

It’s clearly not my fault

Seemed like it I guess

Not the worst result

If we strive for the best

**

Why?  Please tell me why

Do we take it all on ourselves

We pick up the world on our shoulders

Then we wonder why

No one else will help

They stand by with perfect reason

Say it’s not their work

And it’s not about our health

I say look closely 

So that everybody gels

***

Another time

Another place

I still remember your face

*

Loving since the day we met

Never disproportionate

Because our eyes

Are filled with stars

And we wish for all the best

And then again here we are

Circling Venus and Mars

No matter

when or where we started

All signs are

we will keep going very far

And we are kindhearted

**

Here we are right now

We all share this place

I’m glad we all call this world

home-base

*

Loving since

The day we met

Tender care is our safe bet

Because our skies

Are filled with stars

And we wish for all the best

Then  for sure

Here we are

Souls stay near

Minds never far

No matter

When or where we started

All signs are

That life will flow

Either soft or hard

Better if we stay kindhearted

**

We race for this place

Then we’re all back

where we started

Moving fast is okay

If it’s done with grace

Moving slow is

Sometimes so much smarter

At the same time

Either way

We can grow that much farther

When we all learn to

Stay more

Truly openhearted 

**

This is our time

Keep up the pace

With all

the days we have to face

*

Loving since the day we met

A connection we

Won’t forget

We wear no disguise

We are the stars

And we wish for all the best

And then for real

Here we are

Earth has left the door ajar

No matter

When or where we started

All signs are

The world can’t close our minds behind bars

If we break on through

Kindhearted

***

Distinct changes in the day

Connect to events

Along the current way

And everything we say

*

Sometimes we can take it in our stride

Sometimes it just blows our mind

*

I’m still standing

I’m okay

Connect to every raindrop

And each sun ray

And every game we play

*

Whether we seek change

or try to hide

Events bring new frames of mind

**

Distinct stages of the night

Connect to events

Within the current light

And everything’s alright

*

Sometimes we seem to have it made

When our day’s fears start to fade

*

I’m wide awake

Feeling fine

Connect to each star above

And all of time

And to all that’s on my mind

*

A new stage aligns

I contemplate

Events create

A new design today

**

At this stage of the game

We try to find better times

Whether or not

We feel okay

or feel totally fine

or feel better than ever

And with peace of mind

When we’re

Planning an outstanding future

We get there with patience and climb

Gratitude can be the name of the game

It can change all of time

**

We’re in the mood

Take us to the next level

Gratitude helps us rise

Like water in a kettle

Steam billowing

Raindrops collect on a petal

*

Our world is like metal

Shaping our days

A kind mission

helps us to settle

Our attitude in good ways

We rise to a better level

In all that we do

If we work with the current

We will make it through

**

Distinct ranges in our years

Connect to events

Spinning current gears

And everything that’s near

*

Sometimes we just go with the flow

Sometimes work is all that we know

*

I am good to go

That’s quite clear

Connect to a vast machine

And face my fears

Embrace each joy

Living here

*

If just out of range

Help the signal grow

Events connect

New engines glow

*

Sometimes we can take it all in our stride

Sometimes events will soothe our mind

***

Beyond the clouds

Can I have a moment of peace?

It’s the triple whammies

that just won’t cease

I guess three times is lucky

And three’s a charm

It could be a strike out

Not quite a five alarm

*

When I wake up

I have a whole new view

As waves roll in

The day stays true

A breath is the best thing

The sky’s always blue

**

Clobbered again

Can I have a good moment that lasts?

It’s the triple attacks

that won’t let me relax

I guess some things come in threes

And three’s the max

It could turn into a crowd

Get out the five-star tracks

*

When I get down

I have a whole new view

As waves roll in

Energy stays true

A deep breath is the best thing

Peace comes into view

**

A number is like science

Even or odd

With mixed defiance

But a number

Just like one pure need

Can be like a fine art too

*

I wish there was no violence

And with fair rules:

Total compliance 

I can’t stay in silence

Superstition

And geometry

can be so misconstrued

**

A triangle has strength

Not a star by any length

But the parts build an alliance

Into a brilliant power

A pure.view

*

When we break it down

Or when we get into it

Stars are far

But the sky’s the limit

And the ground and Earth

Become our sure truth

*

Don’t let our hope fade

Keep our faith in it

Follow numbers and words

That help our world soothe

**

Not a broken record

Please no more moments to skip

It’s the triple big hits

that are giving me fits

I guess three can be holy

And three’s not a myth

Crank the volume three times as loud

I’m not taking the fifth

*

When I am on the level

I have a whole new view

As waves roll in

My days stay true

A breath is the best thing

And when feelings improve

***

It’s cool

I found you first

Then you wanted my attention

*

It’s true

We are immersed

In every new dimension

*

With no apprehension

I say, “We will always be okay”

Because we make it through together

And we find the better way

*

It’s new

But it’s rehearsed

It’s something that you mentioned

**

Love we have

All this time

Is worth the world

Stays yours and mine

We will never fall behind

Because we don’t cross the line

*

We work to be less harming

Not normally alarming

Striving to be purely charming

Even tough days become disarming

**

Your move

It’s your turn first

I can’t help but pay attention

*

It’s true

The crowd has dispersed

And the room has a new dimension

*

With no apprehension

I say, “We will always be okay”

Because we make it through together

And we find the better way

*

It’s new

And it’s unearthed

Our foundation

Did I mention?

**

Love we have

All this time

Is worth the world

Stays yours and mine

We are together by design

We are two souls that combine

 *

We work to be aware

Not easily fooled or scared

Striving to make it a fair world

Tough days turn out fine because we’re sharing

**

You are smooth

I chose you first

I’m paying close attention

*

It’s true

There is nothing worse

Then entering tough dimensions

*

With no apprehension

I say, “We will always be okay”

Because we make it through together

And we find the better way

*

It’s always new

Like a cloudburst

A fresh rain

Releases tension

**

Love we have

All this time

Is worth the world

Stays yours and mine

Together we always stay so fine

Whether rain pours down or bright sun shines

***

Flustered?

We must have

brought it on ourselves

The decision

To be who we are

in a cliquey world

*

I had no idea

We would be treated so unfairly

I use all of my best sense

Just trying to fit in

*

They can’t see

the history

that defines me

The clouds are just too dense

They will never know

unless we find the time

**

Busted?

We must have

been caught being ourselves

Take the chance we have

To be who we are

in a tricky world

*

I had no idea

That they would be so uncaring

I use all of my best sense

Just trying to help us

*

Some can’t believe

the history

that we need to see

The sun is way too intense

They will never know

unless we make the time

**

Will we get the time of day

Or will we be ignored?

Will we ever find the way

Or will they pull the cord?

*

Will we electrify them?

Is this circuit a dead short?

Will our plans work together

Will we connect to find support?

**

Rust and dust

With one wind gust

Will forever blow away

*

For lust they fuss

But with love we must

Find progress to save the day

**

Trusted?

We must have

taught it to ourselves

Find faith in health

To be who we are

in a sickly world

*

I had no idea

Their greed would be so overbearing

I use all of my best sense

Just trying to reach out

*

Some can’t conceive

From history

We can achieve peace

The world sits on the fence

They will never know

Unless we save the time

***

Topic4: *Communication*

Information transfer or exchange between two or more individuals.

I.e. Message is expressed, delivered and received.

Interpretation and reply?

Functional?

*

We have different levels of skill and ability to send and receive information.

Communication achieves intended goals when we’re understood as we would like to be.

**

We have varying ability to express, receive, understand and reply to succeed at communication.

We depend on the medium every day:

Public speaking

Performance

Art

Science

Small talk

Chat with friends

Written word

Print v. online

Interactive or not

Functionality depends on ability, medium and goals.

**

Goals.

What do we hope to accomplish with communication?

This can be an individual goal or a mutual goal.

We may be looking for understanding.

We may be looking for agreement and/or action, like a response.

Communication can seem successful from one perspective but not from another.

**

We may choose a medium but not have the ability to communicate effectively due to lack of skill in expressing and/or because the intended receiver has poor comprehension and/or the medium is too challenging.

Successful communication also comes from setting realistic goals for action or understanding.

**

In consideration of goals, it’s necessary to plan boundaries:  We don’t want to limit expression, but we should highly prioritise collective health and wellness in our consideration, for the benefit of ourselves and others.

Communication should maintain or improve quality of life.

**

If the goal of communication is to relay an accurate message, it’s useful to be as clear and defining as possible,

but remember more effort may be needed

such as repetition and reinforcement.

Some may have a hard time to comprehend & retain a message.

Others may have trouble expressing.

**

When urgency weighs in, boundaries may go out the window.

Some people have limited ability to control expression in urgency while others may not know how to react.

People may feel an urgent need to communicate, but others don’t see the reason for urgency and/or there is no good mutual reason.

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If we agree to communicate

it becomes easier.

We observe boundaries and find ways to share understanding.

One key boundary is established

but often crossed:

Don’t be harmful.

Communication can be harmful due to

* Intentional breach of duty

* Influence of social conventions

* Misunderstanding

* Accident

**

How to prepare to avoid harm

for ourselves and all others:

Look into it.

Take steps.

Always communicate to help;

A natural expectation

but if we reach out to consider all affected, it has a likelihood of creating more wellness, a better place to live and better communication moving forward.

***

Another day

I won’t ever change

I am who I am

I might be strange

But I’m caring

And I’m loving

With common sense

in my brains

*

The new day breaks

We all make mistakes

But every time

I put on the brakes

*

On a busy path

I see what’s above me

For health and wellness

Please just shove me

**

Another cold night

I don’t have to fight

But I am who I am

I might be light

But I am sturdy

And I’m worthy

With a sixth sense I hold tight

*

The fair moon rises

The stars advise us

And each time

The world is wiser

*

In a busy sky

I see what’s above me

For health and wellness

Please just love me

**

If I am in the way

Blocking night or day

It’s perfectly okay to say

“Get the Hell out of the way”

You can even push me

Hard across the sky

I won’t change

Though I may seem strange

Telling you the reasons why

Eventually I get to the peak

And I speak

Before I hide behind the world again

I see what’s above me

For health and wellness

Please just love me

**

Another day

I won’t ever change

I am who I am

I might be strange

But I am caring

And I’m loving

With common sense

Avoiding pain

*

The new day is brave

For good life we crave

Take the time

To hear us

rant and rave

*

On this cliff

I see what’s above me

For health and wellness

Please just shove me

***