We are always talking to ourselves, even when we are talking to others. We tell the world who we are, what we are, who they are, what they should do - only to convince ourselves - to create a world that we can understand - a world where we feel safe.
Realizing this, think about your conversations. You will learn a lot if you take the time to listen.
Check Paige Burkes' great article 'Sailing Through Life' at Simple Mindfulness.
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It certainly pays to listen more. That picture there says it all.
ReplyDeleteRight, what we hear and see in others is a reflection of ourselves.
ReplyDeleteIs it we are the begining and we are the end?
DeleteThe Alpha and the Omega. :) I don't know...I just know that you can learn a lot about yourself by paying attention when you interact with others.
DeleteOne of the mysteries of life, just listen.
DeleteDan
Indeed this is true. I will certainly be more mindful of this over the course of the week...
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