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A Chinese proverb says that listening is a magnetic & strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold & expand.
When we listen non-judgmentally, we refrain from criticizing someone, out loud & to ourself, & we create a safe & non-threatening environment. Similarly, it allows us to make an effort to understand someone's emotions, feelings, & experiences, & acknowledging their perspective.
For a long time, I always had people talk to me. It was always prescribing medications. It was always scaring me straight. It was always 'do as I say or else' language. It might have been presented in a Christmas box, with beautiful colors, but until I had someone listen to me, & actually hear what I was saying, nothing changed. Something happened that day & I don't know what happened, but it happened.
I challenge each of you though. Practice listening to someone today.
Peace & love to all
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