How to read these Haiku “tweets.” 



Haiku are short poems. They are a 17th century form but feel very modern. Since these micropoems are condensed, they invite slow and careful reading.They don’t have one exact meaning but suggest multiple interpretations – about emotional intelligence and communication at work. All poems and commentary © 2018 Laura Lewis-Barr all rights reserved. 



To encourage our reflection, commentary on each poem will appear the next day.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

(Thoughts on yesterday's poem)

The “higher thinking” parts of the brain are 80K times faster than the emotional brain.  Our reactions are instantaneous, which is why reflecting on our patterns and practicing new responses are key EI strategies. 

Today's poem

Watching for the tiger
I don’t hear a word you say.
I’m ready to pounce.





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