In a world of conflict, anger, sadness, and violence it is crucial that we really
hear and understand each person that we interact with.
If you are struggling with a person or interaction, ask yourself these tough questions:
What is the meaning behind his/her words? What is the person trying to say without saying anything? Even if I disagree, am I really listening and "seeing" him/her?
Or am I talking a lot, trying to control a situation to get a need met?
This revelation came to me after a discussion about meditation with a friend. We were talking about the difference between praying and asking God for something that we want versus simply tuning in to the Source of all goodness, love and guidance.
By trusting and listening to God we are more able to live in spiritual way, in touch with our true selves, and this naturally helps us to tune in and to connect with others because we are not pushing our own, ego-driven agendas.
And there is a real peace and sense of wellbeing and presence that comes when we are listening...
Really listening
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