A Changed Perspective

December 6

I have a changed perspective on listening to others than I used to.  I think it's because I have gone through things and that has changed how I think about it.  It is this:

Listening to others and not viewing their outbursts as always complaining.

I used to think any such talk of anything wrong used to be complaining.  I do not think so now.  When I used to listen to someone tell me they weren't feeling good or their back hurt, or it was a hard day, I sometimes got more tired of listening.  But now, I don't see it that way.

I don't love to hear negative talk all the time, of course, no one does.  But when my sisters, mom, friends, or others tell me something is hard I listen and I don't feel drained.  Usually they just want support and I have now learned that a lot of time they are NOT complaining.  They are just having a hard time and need some extra support--sometimes even when they sound cranky.

I don't think less of them in any way.  Nor do I feel like there is a negative cloud over me or them.  Of course, we must always try to be positive even when we talk about hard things.  I especially appreciate those who have listened to me and not thought I was complaining.  That means the world to me.  Of special mention is my mother, my sisters, and a few friends.  They have been supportive, want to listen, and know that I have just had a hard time.  I have learned from them and also from my experiences that everyone needs to talk sometime.  We should always be consider of others though and their ability to listen.  Some people are not as good at it!

I honestly have no idea why I wrote this.  Oh, maybe because I feel like I might call my mom and tell her how my day went today!!!  But even as I write this I am laughing and feel grateful I have the support of those who love me, for I need it.