I really believe this world would be much more peaceful if people learned how to communicate properly with each other, or at least realize the importance of communication. Most problems are the result of a lack of communication— being aware that a lack of communication is the real problem at hand and having the patience to deal with it would make for a happier world for all of us.

My mom and sister got in an argument that, in my opinion, was the result of improper communication. The fault was on both sides, but neither one of them are patient enough to work it out. Momma gets on her “momma podium” and doesn’t know when to stop and my sister gets too emotional and just storms off in a huff without properly expressing why she’s so upset. And I’m stuck in the middle trying to mediate. My thing is that they just need to have a grown up discussion, with my sister doing most of the talking for a change and standing up for herself.

It made for a horrible Christmas Eve night and a somewhat uncomfortable Christmas Day. So to all reading this— find the patience to really talk to a loved one, even if it seems like the most difficult thing in the world to do. You owe it to them not to give up, and it will strengthen your relationship in the long run.

I manipulated a picture of myself in Illustrator to create the image on the right. I did it on Christmas Eve while bored out of my mind.