The Self and MessagesNovember 30, 2012 by  Here's a little
something I found while deleting old files from a document
folder. I believe it was something posted in one of my first few
communication classes by an instructor or a classmate, but I'm
not sure. I couldn't begin to tell you where they might've found
it. It sums up how we should assess our beliefs and reevaluate
our methods of judging others quite nicely.  "Communication
begins with one self.  Our self, including self-concept, self-
image and self-esteem are created through a lifetime of
experiences and interactions.  In order to be an effective
communicator, we must constantly be reevaluating our self...our
beliefs, likes and dislikes, attitudes and values, and asking
WHY...  Why do we believe this way? Why do we like/dislike this
item, event, person, etc? Why do we hold this attitude? Why do
we adhere to this set of values?  It is through asking why and
examining our self and our past experiences, that we are better
able to understand our own frame