A good listener I am and I a good listener gets told lots of things and a good listener remembers so that next time when they see that person they know still. It means a lot to both. I love the picture, a little girl out in the Mongolian Steppes it looks like. x
No one listens enough, and only the ones with the loudest voice (shouting) gets through to the masses, often with their own view of things, which often is not the helpful answer.
I have told people (including my daughter-in-law) to shut the hell up and let me finish what I have to say and THEN they can have their say! I hate talking on the phone because people simply do not know how to have a conversation anymore! It's maddening!
Too often I have considered just hanging up on people ... especially my daughter-in-law! LOL More then likely we won't ever have a conversation on the phone, Heidi ... comments are good!
The whole of that photo was on Facebook the other day, with her friend the camel shouting into the wind too :-)
And boy was it windy yesterday, driving to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on the A55 yesterday the wind was trying to take me off the road.
Listening is an art not that many people seem to possess, the worst thing is when you can see them formulating what they want to say next, whilst you are still talking, something a few of my family members do, usually cutting off the last and most vital part of what you are trying to say with their interpretation of what it is.
I once went on a public speaking course, where I suggested they run a listening skills course. I was laughed out of the class. Listening is a real skill.
That's a lovely little girl John.I think people,me included have such various overwhelming problems to deal with in our world that it can be difficult to take concentration off of our lives and really listen to others I'm sad to say x
Isn't some of the problem that everybody seems to be in such a rush these days? Perhaps if we all took a deep breath and purposely slowed down a little the art of listening would improve. To be really listened to is a balm for the soul, to think that there's someone who actually cares.
I have a couple of people I know that when I'm telling them a story or something they just randomly blurt out something unrelated like asking a question. It has nothing to do with what I was saying but it shows me they weren't even paying attention. Ugh. So frustrating.
Very true. Too many people are simply waiting for you to finish so they can express their own dazzlingly intelligent views. Hopefully I'm not one of them.
A sadly rare demonstation of respect.
ReplyDeleteI love that picture. And yes, actually listening to another is a showing of respect that we don't see much today.
ReplyDeleteBut there's nothing like a good argument.
ReplyDeleteI'm all for listening but does that kid come with ear-plugs?
ReplyDeleteThink that's why we have two ears one mouth to listen twice as much as we speak.
ReplyDeleteWhat happens when you can no longer talk properly?
ReplyDeleteI hope you would then be treated kindly, with respect and dignity.
DeleteThank you Heidi. The problem is more one of frustration!
DeleteI'd have that picture framed and on my wall. Yes, I'm a good listener.
ReplyDeletePlease where would I get a copy of that picture? It is really moving so wondering if there is a link to it? Thanks
DeleteA good listener I am and I a good listener gets told lots of things and a good listener remembers so that next time when they see that person they know still. It means a lot to both. I love the picture, a little girl out in the Mongolian Steppes it looks like. x
ReplyDeleteWho the hell is Bryant H McGill? Never heard of him. Was it right to listen to Mussolini or Nigel Farage? Why should we show them any respect?
ReplyDeleteListening isn't equal with following orders.
DeleteWe shouldn't and Bryant H McGill (no idea who he is) isn't suggesting we should. Read again and take deep breath, my dear.
DeleteTrite aphorisms abound these days my dear.
DeleteNo one listens enough, and only the ones with the loudest voice (shouting) gets through to the masses, often with their own view of things, which often is not the helpful answer.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. I love that face. So joyous.
ReplyDelete"Shouting into the wind". Most of the time I think I'm p---ing into it.
ReplyDeleteI have told people (including my daughter-in-law) to shut the hell up and let me finish what I have to say and THEN they can have their say! I hate talking on the phone because people simply do not know how to have a conversation anymore! It's maddening!
ReplyDeleteIf someone on the phone told me to "shut the hell up" they'd be talking to themselves as I would have put the phone down!
DeleteToo often I have considered just hanging up on people ... especially my daughter-in-law! LOL More then likely we won't ever have a conversation on the phone, Heidi ... comments are good!
DeleteThe whole of that photo was on Facebook the other day, with her friend the camel shouting into the wind too :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd boy was it windy yesterday, driving to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on the A55 yesterday the wind was trying to take me off the road.
Listening is an art not that many people seem to possess, the worst thing is when you can see them formulating what they want to say next, whilst you are still talking, something a few of my family members do, usually cutting off the last and most vital part of what you are trying to say with their interpretation of what it is.
We always listen here.
ReplyDeletewell, i for one am sick of listening to trump.
ReplyDeleteMe too! And all his GOP henchmen!
DeleteAmen to that! I can't listen nor watch his ugliness! Ugh!
DeleteHow true ... too bad so few people do it.
ReplyDeleteto truly listen to someone is a gift so few of us every get.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photograph John and such a true comment.
ReplyDeleteThat sweet child's whole body is joining in her effort to be heard ... or perhaps to be as loud or louder than the camel?
ReplyDeleteHow fares the unexpected rooster?
Hugs!
I once went on a public speaking course, where I suggested they run a listening skills course. I was laughed out of the class. Listening is a real skill.
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That's a lovely little girl John.I think people,me included have such various overwhelming problems to deal with in our world that it can be difficult to take concentration off of our lives and really listen to others I'm sad to say x
ReplyDeleteIsn't some of the problem that everybody seems to be in such a rush these days? Perhaps if we all took a deep breath and purposely slowed down a little the art of listening would improve. To be really listened to is a balm for the soul, to think that there's someone who actually cares.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of people I know that when I'm telling them a story or something they just randomly blurt out something unrelated like asking a question. It has nothing to do with what I was saying but it shows me they weren't even paying attention. Ugh. So frustrating.
ReplyDeleteVery true. Too many people are simply waiting for you to finish so they can express their own dazzlingly intelligent views. Hopefully I'm not one of them.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that face of cheer!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote!
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