Communication is the key

This is a real life story on importance of communication in life and those who feel that Whatsapp groups are boring and not really necessary to us, think again as you read on.

A young billionaire rushed into a hospital!! He asked the doctor, "How is my mother? When and why was she admitted?" The doctor said, "Your mother suffered a mild stroke. She was brought to the hospital in time by the elderly couple sitting there." The son thanked the elderly couple profusely. "I am sorry I don't recognise you", he said. The lady replied that they didn't know him either. The son was surprised.  "How do you know my mother?" he asked. The gentleman replied, "She is a member of our WhatsApp group". The son looked dazed. The gentleman continued, "we have a group on WhatsApp — "The 60 Plus Group."

Everyone sixty years and above is a member. It is the duty of the members to enrol those in their neighbourhood. Everyone has to send a "Good Morning" message everyday. Similarly in the afternoon and night. The members can chat, exchange views, etc. If we do not receive the mandatory messages everyday, the neighbouring members are alerted and they make it a point to visit the member. "This morning, we didn't get the message from your mother. That's why we are here."

"It is not enough if you have provided your parents with all the facilities money can buy," he continued. "They need people to talk to. When was the last time you visited your mother?" The son couldn't answer immediately. "See, that's why we have this group. Otherwise, we 60+ people would be talking to walls and windows", the couple said as they left. Don't forget that while you are busy growing up, your parents are growing older. Isn't it very interesting? Mandatory enlisting in the Group,and Mandatory sending of a Good morning message! Wonderful idea to implement in your own friend circle if you think you are alone!

We all agree that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. Its great to have conversation and feel like you are understood. I can talk about anything to anyone. But it's when you find yourself in the situation where someone else is talking and it is as if your words are pouring of their tongue. While many individuals still continue to struggle, the inability to communicate effectively will hold them back not only in their careers, but in social and personal relationships.

Good communication skills are key to success in life, work and relationships. Without effective communication, a message can turn into error, misunderstanding, frustration, or even disaster by being misinterpreted or poorly delivered. Communication is the process by which we exchange information between individuals or groups of people. It is a process where we try as clearly and accurately as we can, to convey our thoughts, intentions and objectives.

And the communication is successful only when both the sender and the receiver understand the same information. In today's highly informational and technological environment it has become increasingly important to have good communication skills. Cheers!