I have to be honest, I sometimes struggle to come up with new Educational Moment Ideas! This week was one of those weeks. I would welcome your suggestions for new Educational Moments.
It came to my mind, a short video I saw recently that really spoke to me. Some would say it convicted me! The speaker was talking about communication with people and he covered the subject of "being triggered". I thinks we all have been triggered emotionally when something is said that we strongly do not agree with or when someone is just plain rude in their communication.
It can be challenging to respond in a controlled and proper way. The speaker in this video said and I am paraphrasing: "I have been triggered many times in my life over many years and reflecting upon that I have never been triggered to do something good."
That to say the least stepped on my toes! I too when reflecting have never been triggered to do something good!
The old saying that stick and stones can break my bones and words will never hurt me is, to say the least, inaccurate! Words can hurt very much!
With all of this in mind we in Toastmasters are in the communication business. We are in the "Word" business I would like to use my words for good. To build bridges so to speak and unite people not the opposite.
Food for thought!
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