OUR STRUGGLE TO LISTEN AND HEAR (Part III)
I love how Robert W. Herron
frames our communication issues in his book entitled “Homemade.” Herron writes, “Good
listening is like tuning in a radio station. For good results, you can listen to only one
station at a time. Trying to listen to
my wife while looking over an office report is like trying to receive two radio
stations at the same time. I end up with
distortion and frustration. Listening
requires a choice of where I place my attention. To tune into my partner, I must first choose
to put away all that will divide my attention. That might mean laying down the newspaper,
moving away from the dishes in the sink, putting down the book I’m reading,
setting aside my projects.”
Amen, Mr. Herron, Amen!
With the help of the Lord, we shall do our best to comply. Active listening and actual hearing require
full presence.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and
please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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