It's frustrating when we have something to say and no one seems to be listening. Maybe it's not so much as listening to what is being said, but acknowledging and respecting what we are feeling. There are many of us, who respond before others finish their sentences. We have already formed an opinion of what has been said and can't wait to share it. Instead of taking the time to reflect upon how the other person is feeling, we rush to give our opinion without even asking if the other person wanted it. It's time we stop talking for awhile, so we can hear what others are trying to tell us. Today, be quiet and listen. You'll be surprised that the message may be very different from what is actually being said. Sometimes just spending time with those we love is all that matters. Compassion for others will grow as we become more empathetic to how others are feeling.
Let's sit awhile...
(Sometimes I am guilty for not listening. In fact, my kids are always saying that I talk before they are done telling me their story. Apologizing is not enough. I really have to work on this. I have to remember that it's not the story that is important, it's the time they spend telling me about their day.)
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