I don't really know what I am going to write today. But I will write something for a period of 30 minutes. So let's go. Okay, so I am going to USA back, feeling refreshed but there's a sort of ambiguity in my mind about a girl. I find it difficult to express myself at the moment to her and I am sure the ambiguity is also killing her. So let me just be open and honest about certain things. Maybe it kills attraction but we need to be honest with ourselves first. So let's talk about being honest and simple about things. We complicate things because our emotions are involved.
So what does honesty and openness really mean. For me it means two things, one is your non-verbal communication and the other is your verbal communication. To me honesty is stating your feelings whatever they are at the moment and letting the conversation move towards a goal and finish line. I feel that's what honesty and openness means. I want to tell exactly what I feel. I want to be there for the other person or not. There should not be any ambiguity and we need to put our complexes aside. So first let's go over some quotes on what honesty really means and how can it help us.
So look at this. Honesty is a gift you give to yourself and others. It fosters trust, respect, and deeper connections, while fostering a culture of authenticity and open communication. Now, let's break down this. Honesty is a gift you give to yourself and others. What this is means is that you are giving something when you are being honest. You are giving a gift of clarity and authenticity when it comes to communication. Moreover, it fosters trust, respect and deeper connections. What this means is that when you are honest, people will value your thoughts and opinions. In fact it will foster a lot of trust. I cannot really trust someone who always says yes to me. In fact my trust for that person decreases. But a person who is honest will tell me the places where I need to improve. I also understand that there are different ways people get motivated. Men are motivated by challenge and women are motivated by praise. It's impossible to connect to someone who appears and looks absolutely perfect. In fact the amount of trust you will have for that person will reduce. For having deeper connections, we need authenticity and open communication. That's the best way to be real.
Well I think that you have to be open and honest in order to learn from your mistakes and be able to correct them in the future to understand what would happen to take things off course. And if we don't address these issues openly and honestly we don't learn. Let's take an example and think. Imagine that you went out and played cricket. You missed a lot balls because they were short and you don't play short balls well. Your weakness got exposed and once you are honest with your own self you will be able to work and correct your mistakes. I feel like we need to understand our mistakes and work on it as well.
Open, honest communication is the cornerstone of any strong relationship, whether personal or professional. When people feel heard, valued, and respected, trust naturally flourishes. However, communication goes beyond just words—it includes actions, tone, and intent. At the end of the day, people may forget the specific words spoken or the exact actions taken, but they will always remember how they felt in your presence.
Did your words inspire confidence or doubt? Did your actions show care or indifference? True connection is built not just on transparency but on emotional impact. The way you make people feel—safe, appreciated, and understood—ultimately defines the strength and depth of your relationships.
So in order to these things practically here are some tips:
1. Listen actively: I have seen so many people thinking that listening is just a passive skill. They think that listening is replying or responding. However, listening to understand is a totally different thing. When you actively listen to someone you make them feel heard, seen and understood. That in essence is the basis of connection. You can't connect with someone if you are unable to listen. So listen very deeply and understand what the other person is trying to say.
2. Communicate with empathy: Sometimes it's' very important that we don't put our opinions but rather understand the way someone else is feeling. It's that feeling that's very important. Some practical ways is to say,
"I understand what you going through."
"I feel you. "
"That sounds really tough. I'm here for you."
"I can only imagine how that must feel."
"I hear you, and I understand why you feel this way."
"You’re not alone in this. I’ve got your back."
"It’s okay to feel this way. Your emotions are valid."
"You don’t have to go through this alone."
"You’re doing the best you can, and that’s enough."
"It’s okay not to be okay. You don’t have to pretend."
"You deserve kindness and support, especially from yourself."
"If you ever need to vent, I’m here to listen."
3. Be honest yet kind:
4. Show appreciation
5. Be consistent and reliable:
6. Pay attention:
7. Leave people feeling better than before:
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