In Children and Mature Spirituality Jerome W. Berryman reminds us that silence is a powerful way information is communicated. We do well to use both verbal and non-verbal systems. For "using only words about words to create meaning can sometimes lead to a lack of flexibility and openness in one's thinking as well as a proclivity to plagiarize, since the richness of experience is not there to ground the words with personal authenticity" (14).
He continues, "The second problem this model of brain functioning underscores is the need to keep our verbal and nonverbal communication systems in harmony. Keeping them in tune is important for authentic relationships to develop with other people, with God, with nature, and with our own deep self. Discord between the spoken and the unspoken is especially tragic for children" (15).
Makes sense to me. Does Berryman give you courage to trust your nonverbal means of communication?
He continues, "The second problem this model of brain functioning underscores is the need to keep our verbal and nonverbal communication systems in harmony. Keeping them in tune is important for authentic relationships to develop with other people, with God, with nature, and with our own deep self. Discord between the spoken and the unspoken is especially tragic for children" (15).
Makes sense to me. Does Berryman give you courage to trust your nonverbal means of communication?
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