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Did you know it has been scientifically proven we use only 20 per cent of our brain when communicating? Making deeper connections within our own selves and with other people could be much more profound.

During the 1960s, psychologist, Albert Mehrabian, carried out a set of studies on communicating of feelings and activities.

1967, the pivotal year where Mehrabian noted:

7% of our communication is through words (verbally, speaking)
38% of our communication is through the tone of our voice (vocal, voice, tonality)
55% of our communication needs is through facial expression (non-verbal cues)
Often referred to as the 7-38-55 rule.  

What this does not mean

❌ This does not mean we only use 20% of our brain

❌ This does not apply to all communication (e.g. teaching, writing, theology, storytelling, or reasoned argument)

❌ This does not mean words do not matter

The psychologist himself later clarified that his findings only apply when words and non-verbal cues contradict each other, especially in emotionally loaded situations. Thus creating 'incongruity': saying you feel super when really you feel dreadful!

And here's why this still matters:

🟢 It can highlight something very real and very human

🟢 We instinctively read or sense tone, posture, and presence

🟢 Trust, safety, and sincerity are often felt before they are understood intellectually: they are sensed subjectivity

🟢 Many pastoral theologians, doctors, nurses, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, spiritual directors, and relational experiences in general, later resonate with this—not because words are unimportant, but because truth is embodied. A subjective experience. A human sensical experience.  For instance, if you were to continually say you feel okay when really you do not, where might that resonate within your body? How might that feel? May you feel one of your 'headaches' coming on? Or may your tummy start those usual gurglings?

From a Christian stance, this fits beautifully with:

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14)

Jesus didn’t only say truth—He lived it, showed it, walked it, and looked people in the eye.

From a secular world view, we are so much more than the words we speak. And very often, breaking through those incongruencies can form a clearer writing experience, shaped through trusting the subjective process to help reach a truer more fruitful experience. The beautiful real you!

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Every person carries a spark. My work is simply to help you fan this into light — with clarity, compassion, and a faith-shaped wisdom, honouring your specialness and individuality. 

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