Radio Headspace When Connection Speaks Louder Than Words
Nov 16, 2025
A travel experience in Paris reveals how connection transcends language barriers. Kessonga shares personal moments of vulnerability while navigating cultural differences. He illustrates how gestures and expressions foster understanding when words fail. The discussion emphasizes that open-mindedness creates a shared human language. Simple acts, like greeting strangers, can lead to meaningful interactions. Plus, he recommends a course on Compassionate Communications to enhance our dialogue and connection skills.
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Tea And The Pinky Gesture
- K. Sunga recounts asking for a fancy tea in a Paris grocery store despite not speaking French.
- She used gestures like sipping with a pinky out and the worker guided her to the tea with a warm smile.
A Common Language Of Humanness
- K. Sunga reflects that humans may share a common language of humanness beyond words.
- She suggests openness and forgiveness help bridge cultural and linguistic gaps.
Greet To Open Communication
- Greet people you normally wouldn't to open lines of communication and brighten someone's day.
- Try a friendly hello or ask "How's your day going" to start a conversation that could lead to friendship.