Can You *Speak* Silently?

Did you know you could *speak* silently? Communicate silently? This knowledge will come in handy, especially if you want someone's attention without causing a commotion. Actions do speak louder than words . . .

As we all know, too many words, spoken too loudly and too quickly, make for regrets. Once you master the art of speaking silently, you'll find that you are feeling more peaceful.

How do you know if YOU need this knowledge? If the answer to the questions below is yes, then you would definitely benefit from doing this exercise.

Do you wish you hadn't said something in anger?
Do you wish you hadn't jumped to an immediate conclusion and made a bad decision or reprimanded someone without getting all the facts?
Do you wish you had more control over situations without having to raise your voice?

Here's how you can learn to get your way without being physically or verbally forceful.

Learn now to give someone a *look* that tells them exactly what you want, harm to no one.

Make a list of *looks* that will benefit you, and practice them in front of a mirror.

That's right. It may seem juvenile, but it works.

What is a *look*? Well, a *look* can be an expression or a movement. It's something that conveys a message.

What does a crooked eyebrow say?

Actually, it can say many things, depending on the circumstances, your physiology (body language), and the situation.

*What are you trying to tell me?* Or *What are you trying to do?* Or *What? Run that by me again.* Or *You heard me.* Or *I've got patience, but you're trying it.*

What does a nod of the head say? A jerk of the head? A deep breath and solemn eyes? A jerk of the shoulders? What does it say when you stand up v e r y s l o w l y with your eyes on the person in front of you?

Another look I find helpful is *I'm feeling very peaceful.* That look is very important. Once you get it down pat, you give the look and feel the peace. Sometimes, that peaceful *look* is more of a trigger to help you feel peaceful, even before you convey peace.

Practice one expression or movement a week and see what happens. Why not start out with a look that means *Listen up. I'm going to say something important.* Get it down pat. When you feel you have it perfected and that no one could ignore it, check it out. See what reactions people have to your look.

NOTE: Don't give up. If it doesn't work, *tweak* it until it does. If you're still having problems, go on to the next *look*, but keep your eyes open. Sooner or later you'll see someone who has that look and learn from them. Maybe they are breathing differently or standing in a way that enhances the look. You can learn a lot by studying others. Figure out what you are doing wrong, and change it.

After you have done this a few times, you'll know how to use your smile to promote love, how to tweak an eyebrow in an *obey now* look, how to look thoughtful so people won't think you are just shoving them off when they come to you with a problem, how to have an open look that says come talk to me, and so much more.

Spend time in front of the mirror, master the art of speaking silently.

Good luck!

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