OUR STRUGGLE TO LISTEN AND HEAR (Part I)

OUR STRUGGLE TO LISTEN AND HEAR (Part I)

Since our Creator wisely designed us with one mouth and two ears, the implicit lesson is that listening is considerably more valuable and impactful than speaking.  However, the human tendency is to satisfy ego by doing exactly the opposite.  I came across a relevant evaluation tool on listening habits, reprinted below for your prayerful consideration.

 How good a listener are you?

1) Since you think about four times faster than a person usually talks, do you use this time to think about other things while you're keeping track of the conversation?
2) Do you listen primarily for facts rather than ideas when someone is speaking?
3) Do you avoid listening to things you feel will be too difficult to understand?
4) Can you tell from someone’s appearance and delivery that nothing worthwhile will be said?
5) When someone is talking to you do you appear to be paying attention when you're not?
6) Do certain words and phrases prejudice you and cancel your objectivity?
7) While listening do you tend to be distracted by outside sights and sounds?   

 Think.  Evaluate.  Adjust.  Improve and elevate communication.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!