The Introspection Triad

In a recent YouTube video with Kara Ronin, she emphasized the value of regular reading and writing for developing articulate speech habits. I agree with her on this point, but I also think that there is an essential practice that she overlooked. Regular meditation or mindfulness can make a tremendous difference, especially for men, in the clarity and conscientiousness of their verbal delivery.

By practicing regular meditation, one can develop their intuition, a quality that women usually possess more naturally than men. However, both men and women can benefit greatly from practicing stillness and mindfulness. Introspection, reading, writing, and meditation can be thought of as the “introspection triad.” These practices not only improve one’s articulation but also enhance the clarity and creativity in one’s thinking.

I’ve noticed over the years that when I neglect one of these three practices, my personal presentations either in speaking or writing become less robust, spontaneous, and original. Without the intuition and receptivity developed through regular meditation, one becomes too intellectual, and the intellect has its limitations.

Some wiser minds have introduced the idea of a higher discriminative intelligence that we all possess, usually undeveloped, that functions through an empathetic and selfless ethical attitude. Therefore, incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices into your daily life can lead to not only better communication skills but also an overall more fulfilled and balanced life.