How Well Are You Listening?

"One friend, one person who is truly understanding, who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider a problem, can change our whole outlook on the world." ~ Dr. E. H. Mayo

Who are you "that friend" to? Anyone? I sure hope that you are, at least to one person. It can change their whole outlook. It should be something that we strive for in all our relationships...to give them the time and respect that they deserve.

You can change your outlook in a flash. You can change someone elses outlook with a little time and a little listening. "It is never too late to become who you were meant to be." The same holds true for your friends...help them see that and show them the way. They will be forever grateful to you. I have friends like that, I'm sure that you do to.

How well do you listen? Really? I sometimes wonder if anyone is listening at all, with all the shouting and yelling about every thing that we disagree on. Robert Frost said "You are educated when you have the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or self-confidence."

Think about that the next time you are having a discussion...

Know. Be Known. Make A Difference!

"One friend, one person who is truly understanding, who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider a problem, can change our whole outlook on the world."