LISTEN WITH LOVE

Good Morning on what is going to be a very warm and rainy Wednesday.  It's a wonder more people aren't sick.  Right now it's 53 degrees and that's at this early hour of 5:42.  Friday night it's supposed to get down to 19!  CRAZY!  We all made it to the middle of the week.  Feels like a fast one.

Today I've chosen a quote about words and language.  "Intimidating language ends communication - listen with love and support - hear the other side and show you care."  This solely has to do with friends and family.  (Not the world! and I think you know what I mean).  How many times do we shut down when we are arguing a point with someone and just shut out the other person.  Think about it. 

Do you want to be shut down?  Of course not.  That's why hard as it may be, listening is very important.  We all want to be heard.  When you do speak you also have to watch the words and language you choose.  It a real conversation is what you are after then be careful.  Language that's mean and hurtful and intimidating is just going to serve to cut things off.  I'll use the overused word I have come to dislike.  Be mindful!  Yes!  Be careful and thoughtful of the words that come out of your mouth. 

Speak to someone the way you want to be spoken to.  So simple but sometime so hard to accomplish.  If your point is to shut someone down you know what to do but if you want to keep things open you also know what to do.  No matter what the conversation is - be loving - be open and really listen. 

Try it - the end result will surprise you!  Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!~Love, Amy