I look at weeds and marvel how fast they grow compared to the plants I take care to grow. But then it struck me – it’s a natural thing with a supernatural correlation… I have to aggressively keep pulling the weeds in my life. Both the ones in my garden and my heart.
Extensive research and actual case studies about Life Languages™ reveal seven distinct communication styles that we all possess. But of course we don’t possess all seven equally. We’re as unique as our fingerprint or a snowflake. An infinite God can create infinite options for us. And He does.
Sylvia stared at her profile as I shared with the group about the seven different language types. Character strengths, distress triggers, how it can help you better understand yourself and others. Tears streamed down her cheeks as I talked about the Responder – compassionate, sensitive and warm, creative, wanting to please others. All she ever wanted was unconditional acceptance and it seemed like all her family wanted was for her to wait on them. Of course, she always said yes, but each time she seemed to slide deeper into a self-absorbed depression.
Each of us has a natural or preferred way of communicating with others and with our own self talk. The predictable characteristics of the LIFE Languages™ listed here can be used to give a general idea of what your preferred style might be. Since everyone has a combination of all seven, we can show characteristics of more than one. We’ll get into that in a later post.