"Really listening and suspending one's own judgment is necessary in order to understand other people on their own terms... This is a process that requires trust and builds trust." ~ Mary Field Belenky
Do you really listen? Can you listen to a person's life and disregard your journeys to understand what they are saying? Have you ever felt or believed someone did not get you? Could it be because they were not listening?
I am definitely guilty of not listening. When I catch myself thinking of my own response or my own personal story I begin to retract the thoughts because whom I am speaking with is more important. They are telling me their story and it needs to be told. Just like yours. However, I have found it is always better to listen to your friend. Listen with your heart and mind in step with theirs. Even if you are unfamiliar. You will learn more about them and that will undoubtedly make the relationship better but you will also learn more of yourself.
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