Respectful Communication Guide
At RGCSL, we honor the sacredness of relationships and the power of compassionate dialogue. This guide offers simple, heart-centered practices to support clear, kind, and responsible communication, creating a culture where every voice is heard and every concern is met with care.
When we radiate the warmth of our love energy, our compassison energy on the planet, we shine the qualities of our source!
― Michael Beckwith
If you have a problem with me, come to me (privately)
If I have a problem with you, I’ll come to you (privately).
If someone has a problem with me and comes to you, send them to me. (I’ll do the same for you).
If someone has a problem with me and comes to you, send them to me. (I’ll do the same for you).
If someone consistently will not
Please do not interpret me – I would rather you ask me what I meant. On matters that are unclear, do not feel pressure to interpret my feelings or thoughts – I would rather you ask me.
I will be careful how I interpret you and if I am unclear, I will ask you what you meant.
If it is confidential, don’t tell me.
If it is confidential, don’t ask me to tell you.
I do not read unsigned letters or notes.
I do not respond to unnamed complaints, some of which begin with, “I have heard several people saying . . .”
Please do not hint to me, hoping I will understand your need or know what you intend me to hear – I prefer you to say exactly what you mean.
I will not hint to you, hoping you will understand my need or know what I meant you to hear – I will try to say exactly what I mean.