So this week, let the discipline of listening begin! I'll let you know how I do!
Much love,
T.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Listening...
I am reading a book on how to be a better listener and so far the conclusion about myself that I have come to realize is that I am pretty lame at this. I (most of us do) thought that I am a good listener. Heck, it's my job to "hear" people!! But what I have noticed is that many times, unknowingly, I want to jump in & solve problems for people - also what I do, a problem solver! This may or may not be the best thing in that moment when someone is opening up & pouring themselves out. They simply may need me to listen and hear them. They may actually want to reach a solution or conclusion on their own without the help of my infinite, vast, deep, and always pertinent knowledge!! (Crazy, right??)
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I am sure you are a better listener than you think you are.
ReplyDeleteI think for men this is extremely hard. We are problem solvers. I have been told by a certain someone that she(Kim) did not want the problem solved. She just wanted me to listen. I have always wondered though...if we just sat back and listened nothing would get solved. So I have learned to try and listen more through the years. It can be hard at times.
ReplyDeletewhat is the name of the book? Jon Liles
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