Being in Russia with my parents after many years of living abroad is an opportunity to understand the world in a unique, extraordinary way… Everything from crazy love talk shows to sending a film crew into space. The latest extraordinary wisdom came from Kuklachev, the Russian Kloun Legend, who became world famous for his show with cats. You can YouTube them. 

Cats are extremely difficult to train and have their own character. They DO WHAT THEY WANT- NOT WHAT YOU ASK THEM TO. 

Kuklachev’s secrete is “DON’T BREAK THE cats CHARACTER – USE THEIR TALENTS”! With time, interaction and observation he spots their talents by finding what they love to do. But first and foremost, each of his cats gets love and care, where he is using the universal language of intonation and makes them feel safe. 

It’s not WHAT you say to the cat, as it does not understand the human language. It’s HOW you say it and WITH WHAT INTONATION AND INTENTION that creates a mutual trust, great communication through connection on subconscious level. It leaves an open question about to what extent we should use e-mails as the primary form for communication.

INTONATION is THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE of animals and people too. If you meet an angry Italian without understanding a word of what he’s saying, you’ll probably get the message anyway. Furthermore, if you turn on your subconscious mind, you will also understand WHY he is angry. We just don’t do it that often anymore… as we are too busy thinking too much and acting based on fear not love! 

So, next time you talk to each other in your teams, with your spouse, kids, your family and (intonational) friends… Think about what cats got to do with it… start singing like a rock star Tina Turner! Then you will smile and your intonation will definitely change to love from the heart!

Are you already using intonation with the right intention? Please share your experiences and how it helps in your daily work-life!

Thank you for your full reading attention! It means a lot. Stay safe and connected (with me too)!

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