In the very first chapter of Genesis, it tells us that “God said” and the earth was formed. There was listening.

When listening to another person, it is important that we:

• listen with the intention to understand and respond
  
• let go of our own experiences and the need to talk about them
  
• let go of judgment
  

When we listen, we give the other person a true gift of self.

At least one person must be listening for communication to take place.

May 16 is National Listening Day. There is a lovely poem, “Today I Will Listen,” by Marva Shand McIntosh.

This week, focus on listening to others.

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