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RE: Quote of the Day: Sometimes being a friend means...
I agree. These types of friends can be few and far between though. It takes a person that is mindful and compassionate to think of the other person over themselves in that moment of deciding, "if they should say something, not say something, and if its the right time, etc.)
Often times, the case is : "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen to the intent to reply."
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So true! So many of us are not really listening without even realizing it. I'll admit that I have to remind myself to stay present and listen while my friends are talking to me sometimes too. I've caught myself thinking about how I want to respond to what they've already said or even thinking about an anecdote or a quote that I think may be helpful... all the while missing what they are saying in those very moments that my thoughts have run off with my ears. LOL! Listening is a skill and one that I think is worth developing. Thanks for your reply and follow! ❤
I think we're probably all guilty for it at times....lol.. But as long as we work towards being better listeners, it will be become more habitual overtime. :)