The old saying is that GOD gave us two ears and one mouth because He expects us to listen twice as much as we speak. I would love to say that I adhere to that but I would be LYING. I am a talker. I am from a long line of talkers. I don't usually have anything worth talking about, yet, you will often find me talking up a storm.
However, I do think I am a fairly decent listener. I care about others. I want to be able to help others if I can. And, if listening to someone will help them, I really try to listen. A lot of times, the first step to overcoming something is to talk about it. If someone is going to talk about something, the least I can do is listen.
Today's word is an anonymous quote that reminds me to be a good talker, and a good listener. It says, "Speak is such a way that others love to listen to you. Listen in such a way that others love to speak to you."
It is absolutely true that others need to hear things like, "You are good," "You are doing great," "It's good to see you," "You make such a positive impact," etc. It is just as important for others to see that you are listening to them. We know that saying nice things to others encourages them. So, too, does listening.
I have two ears and one mouth. I am going to try to be a better listener.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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