You see, I feel as we are too busy with our own life, that we miss slowing down and listening to others. I know I personally get wrapped in my own junk and issues, where I forget about what is going on in others lives. I was stopped in my own steps a week or two ago. I was sitting in the break room at work, where usually go sit in my car so I don't have to talk people. But I truly believe things don't happen by accident. As I sat there, a co-worker came in. We began small talk as I wanted to bolt. I love talking with people when I have a relationship with them, but the superficial stuff I'm just over. I feel as I keep it real here!
We began to really talk, and guys she needed to chat. So I listened and my heart broke for her. She is just going through a rough season of life. We all have these times in life. As I continued to listen and share a few words with her, I realized something. We need to take more time to listen to others and where they are in life. All they may need is someone to be kind and gentle with their words and listening. It was only a 10 minute conversation but a conversation that changed my perspective on being more intentional with listening to others needs around me.
We all can learn from Anne (pictured above) and how she is kind and loving to others. Take a step back and look for opportunities to listen to others and love on others. We need more people in our world to be kind to one another.
As I leave you with this challenge as I'm challenged also. Be kind and take time each day or once a week to listen to someone more in depth than just hey hows it going. You could change someones life in just 10 minutes!
As I always say:
Keep On Keeping on!
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