Listening to Others

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Have you ever had a time when you have been really excited about something? It could be something like a competition you won, a vacation you will be taking, or that you learned something new about your favorite TV series! You may be so excited that you want to tell someone all about it!

Now imagine if you go to a person to tell them your news, and they don’t seem interested in hearing what you have to say. For most people, that would probably dampen your energy a bit, at least until you found someone who was interested in what you wanted to tell them. But if you can’t find anyone who wants to listen to you and share your excitement, that would be very disappointing!

Often when we think about caring for others, we think about caring for their physical needs, and this is very important. However, it is also important to listen to others, and it can be very helpful for both people involved. If both people are listening to each other in the exchange, both can learn something from the other person, and come to a place of gratitude or joy if they were not already there from the start.

So the next time someone comes to you and is full of emotion, take time to stop and listen to them if you are able. Both you and they may be enriched by the experience!

-Henrietta’s Creation Kid Blogger