Communication - Mastering Our Body Language

Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying, "What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say." In this third segment, we tackle a difficult, yet necessary aspect to healthy communication, and that is the art of mastering our body language. Some studies suggest that as much as 55% of all communication is spoken through our body language, and not with our mouth. Whether or not this statistic is true, the importance of being mindful of, and mastering our body's perceived speech, is vital to communicating in a way that honors the Lord. For the body often expresses in deed what the heart cannot in word, thus essential for healthy relationships. People may hear your words, but they listen to your actions...they believe what you do, not just what you say! So may our words and body speak the same language!!