beautiful - I love the connection in this poem. The best thing I have to offer others is to listen to them - to offer a safe space for them to be themselves. I also put my energy into relationships where people do this for me.
Angela, thank you for the 'connection'. While I might be biased, in my experience over these past few decades, I've found that genuine communication is often most hindered by a lack of authentic listening.
When we listen only to hear those words or ideas that chime with our own, we've set ourselves up not to hear the heart of a message and only reinforce our own thoughts while missing the chance to open our minds to new views. Likewise, often we only superficially listen, 'politely' awaiting our turn to speak.
beautiful - I love the connection in this poem. The best thing I have to offer others is to listen to them - to offer a safe space for them to be themselves. I also put my energy into relationships where people do this for me.
Angela, thank you for the 'connection'. While I might be biased, in my experience over these past few decades, I've found that genuine communication is often most hindered by a lack of authentic listening.
When we listen only to hear those words or ideas that chime with our own, we've set ourselves up not to hear the heart of a message and only reinforce our own thoughts while missing the chance to open our minds to new views. Likewise, often we only superficially listen, 'politely' awaiting our turn to speak.
I think we're heard best when we listen first.
I appreciate your engaging in the conversation.
Jennifer
I wholeheartedly agree.