250715 What I learned in my studies this morning 5

Today's Meditation(s):

The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh (ed. by Melvin McLeod), Mindful Communication

This has often been a source of stress for me. Even when I try desperately to be a good listener, when I care deeply about the person talking or the issues discussed, I find myself distracted within a scant few minutes of their beginning.

I tell myself to be present, to ignore my own thoughts and focus on the other person and their issues, and still, within heartbeats, impatience burns through and disrupts my attention.

Thich Nhat Hanh says this is I still have hurt and pain and anger inside which must be dealt with, accepted, incorporated, adapted, and integrated.

I have work to do.