tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post1999205713771652462..comments2023-11-02T05:39:49.632-07:00Comments on Heart Choices: Do You Really Listen?Debbie Petrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-36590955720330062982009-03-02T23:10:00.000-07:002009-03-02T23:10:00.000-07:00What a great reminder of what is so very important...What a great reminder of what is so very important. The Lord continues to grow me in these areas.<BR/><BR/>Have a great week Debbie!God's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243305583073144169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-39055032221278556282009-03-02T19:47:00.000-07:002009-03-02T19:47:00.000-07:00This is something Scott and speak to our children ...This is something Scott and speak to our children about often - especially Jordan who at the moment doesn't stop talking from the moment she wakes up until she is tucked into bed. She is 6. She is not a good listener at all. Challenging to be around and often makes for a very long day for our entire family - even with how much we all love her. I adore her and find it next to impossible to be with her for long spurts of time alone - she really doesn't stop unless she is asleep. It makes me appreciate being with others who are comfortable in silence. God has given us a cage to bridle our tongues with...two ears and only one mouth. Yet, it is very difficult for many to keep the cage closed. <BR/><BR/>Great post and thought provoking for sure! Thanks again for the beautiful comments and encouragment! Scott and I are truly humbled by your love, support and prayers! Thank you for blessing us both!<BR/>Love and hugs,<BR/>JillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247824698674815568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-37699342285436056102009-03-02T18:40:00.000-07:002009-03-02T18:40:00.000-07:00just catching up on your blog ... this was a good ...just catching up on your blog ... <BR/><BR/>this was a good post ... and i really enjoyed the one on your dad as well ... my dad died at 72 ... and my father-in-law passed on at 82 ... it's amazing how thoughts & memories are still so strong even years later ... they are such a part of our lives ...<BR/><BR/>and i am reading streams in the desert too ... that book has just been SUCH a HUGE blessing! it seems that every day that i need an extra word, or hug ... or encouragement - it is there ... <BR/><BR/>blessings on your week!Saijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-91432927141080250812009-03-02T18:33:00.000-07:002009-03-02T18:33:00.000-07:00Providing emotional comfort through listening is c...Providing emotional comfort through listening is certainly not easy. After experiencing my own frustrations, I finally decided to write down my thoughts on the subject. Here's my list of do's and don'ts:<BR/>Do <BR/>Make it about the other person<BR/>Acknowledge the frustration<BR/>Listen with critical compassion<BR/>Support and encourage<BR/>Be available and follow up<BR/><BR/>Don't<BR/>Get frustrated<BR/>Invalidate feelings<BR/>Forget the trust placed in you<BR/>Forget to practice<BR/><BR/>You can read the full post here:<BR/>http://blog.marcwong.me/2009/01/art-of-listening.htmlMarc Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07088928649597078979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-42948350566114647142009-03-02T18:04:00.000-07:002009-03-02T18:04:00.000-07:00Dear Debbie,Like the rest I truly am guilty of bot...Dear Debbie,<BR/>Like the rest I truly am guilty of both interrupting and thinking of an answer before the other part has finished his speaking.<BR/>It's so rude, selfish and cruel, especially to those elderly or very young ones still struggling to find the right words.<BR/>The loss is mine. I miss of valuable contact and information.<BR/>I was better, in my professional life. I then had to interpret mimics, blur words, even sign language.<BR/>No problem, I communicated real well.<BR/>Now I actually needed this reminder from you.<BR/>Thanks<BR/>From FelisolFelisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-9400247835257642072009-03-02T15:38:00.000-07:002009-03-02T15:38:00.000-07:00Amen! One person at church years ago gave me the ...Amen! One person at church years ago gave me the advice to never have a "running answer" when you are listening to someone (I have to admit that was something I had to work on). But it was well worth it!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948942744273864364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-65586651095553401212009-03-02T14:30:00.000-07:002009-03-02T14:30:00.000-07:00I am guilty of thinking of my response before the ...I am guilty of thinking of my response before the other person if finished talking. I have a very active, almost ADD mind, and it takes a lot of focus to really pay attention. I try, but my mind just wanders sometimes. Especially if there is something else that needs to be discussed, it's hard to really concentrate on what is going on now without having the constant mental reminder going off. This article is a good reminder to work on that.<BR/><BR/>~ KristiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-26964870701004163672009-03-02T12:42:00.000-07:002009-03-02T12:42:00.000-07:00Wonderful post Debbie. It definitely makes me che...Wonderful post Debbie. It definitely makes me check my own heart!<BR/><BR/>Bless you friend!<BR/>BethBeth in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492590083823556624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-79234544441599588162009-03-02T11:40:00.000-07:002009-03-02T11:40:00.000-07:00Such a good topic to focus on - for marriages or a...Such a good topic to focus on - for marriages or any relationship.<BR/><BR/>I needed this today :)<BR/><BR/>Good stuff, Debbie!JottinMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510635521273373323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-44445089813385778812009-03-02T11:33:00.000-07:002009-03-02T11:33:00.000-07:00This is something I constantly have to remind myse...This is something I constantly have to remind myself to do. I tend to talk more than listen so when I'm with someone I try to make a conscious effort to listen. <BR/><BR/>I recently wrote about what the Biblical word for "hear" really means at my other blog No Ordinary Faith http://noordinaryfaith.blogspot.com. <BR/><BR/>It was enlightening to me how hearing is really an active word rather than passive.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583817947078375493noreply@blogger.com