An earry lesson

Does Anybody Hear Me?

Listening. There are so many people talking, but so few people are listening. How did you feel the last time someone really listened to you? When was it? Can you even remember? Listening takes time which so few of us have. A willing heart to understand how someone feels. A minute for a hug, or a second for a smile are becoming more and more valuable. We are more lonely because we do not take the time to really listen to someone. Listening fosters acceptance, and being valued. We too often are proclaiming how important we are, instead of listening for how important someone else has become.

Good listening is about them, not about us. Listening is loving and loving is listening. How many good ideas have we missed, or relationships have we lost because of not listening? We are so alone yet so busy. Those who do not listen will have an empty heart, and an empty life.

You listened to me. It made me feel alive again. Thank you.