Imagine if we all took pleasure in understanding…?
Could we actually discuss issues without animosity? Could we arrive at solutions? Could we save relationships? Would we all be happier?
I believe the answer is YES.
What I’ve noticed in my personal life is that when I listen with the goal of understanding rather than with a goal of expressing my own opinion, my relationships flourish.
And when I don’t….there’s fighting. Feelings of anger. Resentment.
Part of good communication of course includes learning to express ourselves well. But that must come second. First, comes listening without judgement.
Easier said than done, I know!!
Try it out in your next conversation. Simply listen. What is that person trying to communicate? After they speak, say back to them exactly what they just said. Then just pause. Make sure you’ve got it. That’s it.
This may seem odd at first. I usually say something like “oh, so what you’re saying is….”.
And then see what happens.
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