Is It Chatter, or Is It Communication

Too many small instances this past week where I find myself looking back and thinking I wasn't communicating quite well.

I deliberately phrase it this way instead of - 'I was misunderstood' or 'Somebody else wasn't listening'.

I want to be responsible not only for my words that come out, but also for the manner that they arrive in another's head.

Also, came across a really cool "House Rule" from @nicchristensen for her family:
"#2 Don't hurt your own feelings." Spending some time in my head with this one; wonderful.