Rik, it always fascinates me when I come across something I need at the moment I need it most. At this moment I needed the
conversationstarter.substack.com. I admire your writing skills, and I've already learned from your second post. Looking forward to traveling this road together. Until next time, thank you.
Thanks so much for your message and kind words. Delighted to hear it was helpful :) What, specifically, did you learn that was so needed in this moment?
I was reminded of the differences between hearing , listening, and active. Listening. The first rule you mentioned about biting your tongue is a particularly difficult for me as an empath with ADD. Tomorrow I will attend the funeral of a kind and gentle 19-year-old who was shot and killed in an act of senseless violence. I have been wrestling with what to say to the family. I came upon your post and realized with a jolt that what is important is not about what I say, but how I listen, really listen. So I'm grateful for what you've written and look forward to your future posts.
I obviously need lessons to become a better listener! Because using silence was so very uncomfortable for me.
Rik, it always fascinates me when I come across something I need at the moment I need it most. At this moment I needed the
conversationstarter.substack.com. I admire your writing skills, and I've already learned from your second post. Looking forward to traveling this road together. Until next time, thank you.
Barb
Thanks so much for your message and kind words. Delighted to hear it was helpful :) What, specifically, did you learn that was so needed in this moment?
Loving the newsletter and looking forward to your course!
I was reminded of the differences between hearing , listening, and active. Listening. The first rule you mentioned about biting your tongue is a particularly difficult for me as an empath with ADD. Tomorrow I will attend the funeral of a kind and gentle 19-year-old who was shot and killed in an act of senseless violence. I have been wrestling with what to say to the family. I came upon your post and realized with a jolt that what is important is not about what I say, but how I listen, really listen. So I'm grateful for what you've written and look forward to your future posts.
Thank you for sharing that. My condolences. I'm glad I asked. What a beautiful, practical takeaway.