Listening
How often do you share your thoughts or feelings only to discover you weren't heard? I know how frustrating that is and it leaves you wondering why did you even bother. Then, there are those times when you need to vent about a situation. Share your frustration over something that's irritated you whether it's as complicated as family or as simple as the frustrations felt when driving. At those times you want to be heard and feel understood without judgement but with compassion. Maybe even hear words of encouragement and support through that situation. What about those times when you simply need to talk it out? You know if you can verbalize your thoughts they will become more clear and you'll find your own direction. Instead when you share you're met with someone who wants to tell you what to do to fix everything. You don't feel broken, but you feel treated as if you're broken. I know the frustrations of all these and I imagine that we've a...