Talking in family group can sometimes be monopolized by one person. My Dad was a great talker and felt it was his duty to keep the conversation going at any gathering which he did! Our youngest daughter learn’t to be loud as she felt that was the only way to get into a family conversation! So sit around in a circle today and have a family conversation using a talking stick.
Make and Use a Talking Stick:-
The Talking stick, used in many Indigenous cultures, is an ancient and powerful “communication tool” that ensures a code of conduct of respect during meetings is followed. The person holding the stick, and only that person, is designated as having the right to speak and all others must listen quietly and respectfully.
More details can be found here with a complete protocol.
How to make your own instruction’s can be found at this website.
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