Listening is an art. Nature also wishes that we should listen twice as much as we speak, that’s why it has given us one mouth and two ears. The world would be a better place if we listened to others well. Listening is an effort that requires patience.
People wish there was someone who could listen to them and who they would consider their savior.
In these grueling times of the ‘KAAL’ when all are locked inside their homes, with nowhere to venture out because of the ongoing pandemic. Many people are working from homes as their offices are closed due to the same. Sometimes they get frustrated as they have no one to speak to and they cannot release their frustration, hence some get restive and weak-hearted people often go in depression. They wish there could be someone who would listen to them and understand their feelings, thoughts, and emotions. The listener may be a friend, family member, or someone in the circle. I wish to quote here what a wonderful friend said and some of my suggestions I wish to make to be a good listener:
“ We are passing through the worst phase of time. In these tough times it is a request to everyone to take out time and discuss things with your family members, friends regularly. Share and understand their emotions, thoughts, and feelings with no cross arguments or quarrels. Accept and learn to live with people around you, no matter whether or not you like them.
Never hurt anyone with your words. Let your ego go forever. Don’t differentiate between right or wrong.
Let everyone speak his/her heart and mind. This way he/she may be able to release the pressure that must be building within. Once released this will result in relaxation and peace of mind. This pressure if not released to someone attentive may build-up to the extent of the person going in depression and as all of us know Depression is the biggest killer.
One never really knows what someone in our family or friends in our circle is going through. He/she may look perfectly healthy from appearance, but his/her mind may be running in different directions. This is where a patient listener comes into the picture. He should allow their thoughts, feelings and emotions to come out in the form of words and he may even offer his shoulder for the person to cry loud if he wishes to do so. As they say it, one who can cry can come out of depression fast.
We may be able to save a life by just building a small habit of listening and not hearing, so JUST LISTEN PATIENTLY.
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