Listen
Beach Walks With Rox #472 talked about how slight changes in words can make everything flow much easier. I’m not sure if you are already subscribed to this show or not, but I’m going to encourage everyone reading this post to do so. No matter how bad of a day you are having, you can just pop on and watch her walk down the beach, swim in the ocean or just talk to the camera and it will mellow you right out.
But, she got me thinking. Thinking about how far to many people in this word don’t listen. Sure, their ears are working and they hear the words that are coming out of other people’s mouths but they don’t actually listen to those words and figure out what is being said.
This is more important then ever when the listening has to translate to written words as well. But, how can someone “listen” to written words? I know I’m breaking every rule that we learned in elementary school, but I’m just trying to make a point.
It is critical that every time you chat with someone, read a blog post or see a tweet, that you stop and listen to what they are really saying. Don’t jump to conclusions. Not every “negative” comment or post may be what it seems. Perhaps they are pushing the conversation. Maybe they are biting their tongue a bit. Could be that they are just being negative. Who knows.
The point is that it is up to YOU to take the time and energy to listen.
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Believe it or not, this is one of the many reasons I record EVERYTHING, or as close as I can. You never know when:
- something profound is going to slip out
- something secret will be revealed
- something will be the very last thing you receive from that person while they’re alive
We have the tools and technology to capture our world in ways generations past never could have dreamed. It’s almost criminal NOT to use them. They’re not a substitute for paying attention – they’re a reinforcement of the idea that EVERY moment contains the potential to fulfill what we seek, if only we pay attention.
I think the real reason you like Beachwalks is you both named your black labs Lexie. How does that saying go? “Great minds think………….”
hey CC – I agree, and Mike you’ve got a good point….
As much as I love email. it does not carry the tone of voice which can range so far from light-hearted fun to serious stink.
Score one more for “Viva La Podcasting!”
Sorry I am so late to this party. Looking for some free time not than any of you have any to spare!