250717 What I learned in my studies this morning 5

Today's Meditation(s):

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


If I can overcome my selfish impulses, wrangle my impatience and irritation and focus on the other person, I can give them a gift: true listening.

Listening to understand.
Listening to empathize.
Listening to console.
Listening to relieve.
Listening to love.

I would be overjoyed to receive such a gift.

May I practice and learn to give it to those I love.

And even to those I do not.


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