Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Gift of Listening

"The greatest gift that we can give one another is rapt attention to one another's existence." Sue Atchley Ebaugh

I love to talk! I love to feel heard and understood. I love to feel like the recipient of my words is thinking; "Wow, that's interesting! Tell me more. You are sooo smart. What a great point . . . I never thought of that."

I'm realizing lately that I talk too much. I haven't been giving friends, family and co-workers my 'rapt attention.' I want to start listening more. I want to ask more questions and then wait for the response without interjecting.

So, friend, what's on your mind? What are you struggling with today? I'd like to hear all about it.

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