World Speakers’ Coalition Kuala Lumpur had their fourteenth meeting at Euro Deli in Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya. There were a couple of last-minute pullouts but six members and three guests turned up.
The theme for this meeting was “Mindfulness and Wellness” and we all had our take on it. We made our views and perspectives known – as is usual, every one had their say – and we learned and became informed.
Mindfulness is the simple act of recognizing what's going on inside of ourselves and what's going on around us, in the present moment and without judgement.
The practice of mindfulness can not only help you bring an awareness to the perspective you have of yourself but it can also help you to see yourself from an outsider’s point of view as well.
Practicing mindfulness is an important part of your journey to wellness.
Mindfulness is Wellness. That seemed to be the general consensus from the nine participants who presented yesterday.
And beyond the speeches, we were, likewise, engaged in enriching conversations. That is another important aspect of our meetings.
Sure, in this day and age, we are spending a vast majority of time communicating in emails, texts, tweets, abbreviations, emoticons and through it gets across a general idea but it is when we delve into face-to-face conversation that we’ll get richer conversations because it is real.
We’re actually bringing back the lost art of conversation – as a matter of fact, it is a mindful way to connect with others. I remember reading a study that suggests that social connectedness can have a significant effect on a person’s overall physical and mental well-being.
Indeed, a good conversation is truly an art; a way of using intelligence, reasoning, sensitivity and honesty to speak on issues that affect life and which include ourselves. Effective communication is, after all, based on communication skills.
When you have a conversation, it can undoubtedly strengthen your bonds with those you’re interacting with and make the conversation more meaningful. And, we daresay it can even lead to surprising outcomes that broaden your fulfillment in unexpected ways and revives the pleasures of great conversations.
If we can achieve that, well and good! It's another 'perk' of being a World Speakers’ Coalition member!
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