Listening

Why do people magnify their differences rather than cultivate what they happen in common? As human beings, we can learn so much from one another if we simply pay attention, and give each other the courtesy of listening to one another.

Sometimes I move so fast and speak too quickly that I don't really hear people, in other words, I don't listen. I go about with preconceived ideas about people or things and I miss the lesson or the beauty in someone or something. However, on the flip side of the coin, people may have preconceived ideas about me and they miss what I have to contribute.

Today I am going to focus and listen to people and magnify what we really share in common.