Hearing and listening aren’t the same thing. Most of us hear others speaking, but we often don’t actually understand what they mean. Really listening requires an open mind, concentration and some degree of self-awareness. What we hear gets interpreted according to our beliefs and expectations and may be quite different than what’s intended. We can spin almost anything said in a way that feels good or even hurts us, depending on our own level of self-love and acceptance. Understanding this helps us listen to others with more compassion and take full responsibility for how we feel about…
What we’ve heard.
