Let’s talk about this. Do you want to be a waterfall or a well?
Don’t worry I’m going to explain it more! I know eventually all metaphors unravel but stick with me on this one as long as you can.
This relates to who you are to other people and when you are around other people. It can be considered in a professional setting, but also in relationships with people close to you in your life. Your behaviour in relation to others in conversation and in groups.
I’d say it’s probably a safe assumption that we’ve all been on earth long enough to know what a waterfall is and how it acts. Maybe some of you have been a bit too close to one so you can possibly attest to that!
A waterfall gushes endlessly and doesn’t stop. It just goes and goes and goes. No breaks or pauses.
Just like some people when they talk. I am sure you can quickly think of one or two people you know like that. Possibly even yourself.
Waterfalls can be so overwhelming they drown people.
Wells on the other hand can go very deep and provide much needed hydration.
People can go to a well and draw from it. They purposefully choose to go to a well because it provides something they want or need.
Do you make people want to come and hear what you have to say. Or pause when speaking, so it’s clear you appreciate and want to hear what others have to say.
Don’t talk so much that your message gets lost either. Many times you could say what needs to be said in half the words and half the time.
Do you talk so much that people just mentally shut you out or stop listening?
Have confidence with your information and what you know. Be comfortable pausing before you speak. Taking a short pause before you speak, can portray much more confidence in who you and what you have to say.
Do you fill the air with just words or add value when you speak?
What do you think you portray to people when you are comfortable enough to pause and think before you speak or respond?
What do you want people to think about when being around you? That you value them and what they say, or have them think about how they didn’t really get a chance to say too much.
When you are truly confident, you don’t need to fill silence to portray knowledge.
There is so much to think about with these things.
As always I don’t come to you with all of the answers, or a lot of details, I come sharing questions and thoughts I’m working through too.
So friend, maybe the next time you are in a conversation or hanging out with friends or family, think about whether you want to be a waterfall or a well. The choice is up to you and as always I’m praying for you. Choose wisely.
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