Anyway, on this lovely snow day. I have been thinking a lot about how humans perceive conversations different than they really happen. Why do our brains go one way when someone says something to us, when reality was in a completely different direction? This has been on my mind a lot because shocker, we all know I can be very sensitive at times. I STILL cry at American Idol auditions, who is not surprised?! ;). I know I am not the only one out there, but I am just curious why we take things to heart so much, when sometimes they are just meant to be a joke or a meaningless comment that has nothing to do with you at all. Why are we programmed to analyze petty, little things that only create more frustration and tears...when they weren't meant to create anything at all. If anyone has an answer to this, I'd love to hear it...because it has been a lifelong struggle for me. I hope by me posting this you can relate and think about your own challenges and maybe you are facing a similar situation(s) too.
This also helps me think about how as Higher Ed professionals, we interact with students. What is a good balance between being a counselor and being direct? Is it all about style or is there a right way to do things? Are we doing a disservice by preaching it's not what you say it's how you say it, or should we focus more on being direct and to the point. All thoughts I do hope you have as you play an intricate role in the college experience...but just something I have been thinking about personally and professionally.
Happy Snow Day...and on another note, Dante is potty trained:
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