The story...
One day while writing my blog, I willed to listen better. I planned an experiment to test if I could will to: more fully listen to others; better understand them; and apply what I learned. I put myself out there in the presence of other people and engaged in balanced conversation.
Later that morning, I received some news that changed my experiment. I expect that I was kind and listened well; yet, that wasn't my focus. The trivial was forgotten in light of the new news - paying attention came naturally. I couldn't resist listening to the reality of life - my ears were wide open.
People living together within the only church in town will drift less frequently into an imaginary reality when focused on the light of God's Word. They'll tend to actually care for, and be interested in, other people. Yes, this is a place where there're things that you'll want to listen to - the truth about Him, us, and the revealed future. Do you want to be with or without Him?
Just for today...
"What I learn from negative comments can be useful in opening my mind to my own wrong thinking." One Day at a Time (p. 273)
"It is the disease of not listening . . . that I am troubled with." William Shakespeare
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