August 5,

"We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.” ~ Zeno of Citium

The majority of us have the gift of listening or hearing, but it is the minority that actually use this gift well. It is a gift to know someone who is a good listener. They model thoughtfulness, patience, interest, and unselfishness. Listening is an art. Sometimes when a friend shares something, they might not want an opinion, but just to get it off their chest is a step towards healing or opening up.

Listening to self is essential which calls for slowing down, having awareness and noticing that feeling or thought that will not leave. Intuition is with us if we pay attention and listen; notice what our mind or heart is telling us to do or not do. It is up to us to follow that guidance.

Our girl is a wonderful listener. She loves for us to talk with her. She just searches our eyes as we talk and truly tries to understand everything we are saying. She senses our needs. She is also visual communicator. We learned early to pay attention to what she was telling us by watching her body language and especially her eyes. She will sit nearby and give us a penetrating stare when she needs something. She will not bark for her needs as she finds staring to be her way of communicating. She has trained us to be good listeners for her.

I am grateful for the gift of listening in others and will strive to make this a gift of mine.

“Listen to your intuition and the quiet promptings of your heart.” ~ Bryant McGill


Peace.