Today I began typing and something was missing.  As I glanced down at what I just wrote, specifically letters were missing. My keyboard has decided to freak out -  randomly choosing to leave out letters or selectively capitalize some.  Needless to say this made my email communication a bit off and unintelligible.. (I am also considering conspiracy theories of mysterious magnetic fields wreaking havoc with first my cell phone and now my keyboard..hmmmmm)

At times it appears communication is a LOST art (apologies to the LOST tie in - but you have to do it while you can!)  While I have read articles that state the use of technology is the cause for this phenomenon, I would counter that, perhaps,  it is poor manners and a lack of concern for the feelings of others.  A philosophy of "I'm too busy to communicate" states the obvious, but uncomfortable, state of mind that your priorities are more important  than the feelings of the person awaiting your response.

This is why I pride myself on communicating with my clients. They don't seem to mind if it is a call, email or text - as long as I communicate I "hear" what they are saying and will provide a response as soon as one is available.  Isn't that what we all really want? To be heard and understood - regardless if a solution is at hand.

My solution for my keyboard issue is to use my laptop keyboard and ditch my wireless keyboard for the time being. But it isn't just technology. If you find your Realtor, or other professional, isn't communicating well with you (if you feel that something is missing), you need to "communicate" your feelings and if there is no resolution, perhaps it is time for a change.