Listening
I'm know I can be long winded and go on about things, so this may be just an indication of that or it's a new trend. Recently I've noticed when I'm talking to others that they are distracted, even when we're talking about something they have initiated. Their eyes are looking over my shoulder to someone else. It could be boredom and I'm okay with that, but I really think it's trying to be in too many places at one time.
Listening is an art. Few of us have the patience to pursue it, but when we do, it is truly a gift to others. In this day and age of technology, where we get very little "face" time, it's a blessing to spend one-on-one time with a real live person:) But I think our new "gift" of multitasking has given us a sense that we can and should hold on a conversation with one person while trying to figure out what someone else is doing in the background. We do it while we're on the phone, we talk and check our emails and those with fancy phones can talk and check out the weather, sports, and news, etc. So why not check out the rest of the room while speaking with someone already in the room?
Because for one thing, it's rude! I know we have gotten away from social graces, but come on people, hang in there and finish one conversation before initiating another. For another thing, we cannot hear a person's heart if we're not watching their eyes. We are in a hurting world. Let's sacrifice a bit of our time to give it completely and wholly to another individual, whether our spouse, child, friend, or neighbor.
Lastly, if we don't listen, we can't learn. We only know what we know, until we hear what other's can teach us. Power off the technology and take time away to a quiet place. Listen to what God is speaking into your heart as well, if we remain perpetually distracted, we won't mature in our spiritual walk.
Listening is an art. Few of us have the patience to pursue it, but when we do, it is truly a gift to others. In this day and age of technology, where we get very little "face" time, it's a blessing to spend one-on-one time with a real live person:) But I think our new "gift" of multitasking has given us a sense that we can and should hold on a conversation with one person while trying to figure out what someone else is doing in the background. We do it while we're on the phone, we talk and check our emails and those with fancy phones can talk and check out the weather, sports, and news, etc. So why not check out the rest of the room while speaking with someone already in the room?
Because for one thing, it's rude! I know we have gotten away from social graces, but come on people, hang in there and finish one conversation before initiating another. For another thing, we cannot hear a person's heart if we're not watching their eyes. We are in a hurting world. Let's sacrifice a bit of our time to give it completely and wholly to another individual, whether our spouse, child, friend, or neighbor.
Lastly, if we don't listen, we can't learn. We only know what we know, until we hear what other's can teach us. Power off the technology and take time away to a quiet place. Listen to what God is speaking into your heart as well, if we remain perpetually distracted, we won't mature in our spiritual walk.
Time together is a bonding experience:)
Even a young Jesus knew the importance of listening. Luke 2:46
After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
Not only is this very true....I for one get distracted and feel like I'm not being understood. Great blog and fantastic photo!!!!
ReplyDeleteawwww...LOVE it! And I KNOW those 2!!! tee hee!
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