LONGING TO SPEAK BUT FIRST LET’S LISTEN
Active listening is the skill set of a mature spirit. How many times have I been guilty of interrupting someone, convinced that what I have to say is more important? Cultural influences play a role in the development of listening skills certainly, but what responsibility do I have in developing greater listening skill? Technology is creating an environment that seems to approve of poor listening. We can now shout out our opinions anonymously to a global audience and choose not to listen to arguments against that opinion with one keystroke. What am I missing when I refuse to listen?
Lightening
The Lightening Rod
Catches the Lightening.
Be careful what you write,
Someone might read it.
Be careful what you say,
Someone might hear it.
Be careful where you go,
Someone might see you.
Be careful what you think,
It could lead to action
Bringing down the lightening.
Listen first, then
Take a chance,
Be the Lightening Rod!
© 2015 Bessie Adams Senette
THE BAYOU MYSTIC 