The art of listening.  This is an excerpt from Debbie McComber’s book, “One Simple Act”.  Nature has given us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak. Good listening requires focusing on the other person rather than on ourselves and our own thoughts or reactions.   The act of being generous with our listening is a gift that our world is longing to receive.  Listening increases wisdom.  Listening helps us to define ourselves.  Becoming generous in listening can transform our relationships.  When we begin to listen to people, we also need to tune our ear to God on their behalf. First we listen.  This is the step of discernment.  We listen to people and we listen to God.  Sometimes people share their deepest needs … [Read more...]