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Haragei: The Art of Unspoken Understanding

Haragei is a Japanese concept that gives us a lens through which we can view what is communicated silently between us. This profound non-verbal communication flows seamlessly in Japanese culture, defying easy translation or definition in other languages. Haragei embodies something deeper: a subtle art of feeling each other out without speaking, a means of “fitting each other” with eyes closed, in a darkness where … Continue reading Haragei: The Art of Unspoken Understanding

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Finding Your Voice: Insights from Author Elaine Lin Hering

Have you ever found yourself biting your tongue during a meeting, or hesitating to share a dissenting opinion? You’re not alone. In a recent McKinsey Author Talk, Elaine Lin Hering delves into the reasons behind our tendency to stay silent at work and offers valuable insights on how to reclaim and use the voice we’ve learned to bury. The Silence We’ve Internalized Elaine Lin Hering’s … Continue reading Finding Your Voice: Insights from Author Elaine Lin Hering

Let’s be the voice of silence

Photo from SnapDragons post: https://wiseandshinezine.com/2021/02/22/snapdragon-speaks-on-all-i-need/#more-6046 Hi everyone! Wishing all of you a happy Sunday! My life has been very quiet recently, probably the quietest it has ever been. I did not choose to have it, I was forced, but it is honestly a good phase after the many turmoil I had to go through some months back. Surprisingly, I really like the quietness. Normally, I … Continue reading Let’s be the voice of silence