Direct Expression Is Often Less Expressive

I was reading another journal (my friend Sparkles - the link is to the right) and she made the following comment...

"And a reminder that direct expression is often less expressive in reality and less invitational than indirect communication where trust and intuitions come into play."  

I think this is simply a brilliant observation. Direct expression sometimes simply stumbles and fails. Consider all the words we use to console a bereaved person - all of which can be overcome by the simple act of...holding their hand. When my father died I recall vividly many of the things that were said to me, but the one that strikes me still to this day was my cousin Honey simply wrapping her arms around me.

Tags: Direct Expression, Indirect Communication, Touch