Humans can do something that no other animal on earth can do. We can communicate our ideas and feelings to each other. It has allowed us to build civilizations and to birth modern technology. Our ability to communicate is the single most important thing we do.
Question: Why do we fail to communicate?
If we don’t communicate…
We can’t resolve problems.
We can’t persuade.
We can’t explain.
We can’t show empathy.
We can’t understand.
We can’t correct.
We can’t help.
We can’t love.
Answer: We don’t listen.
Listening is an act of generosity and kindness.
Listening opens our eyes and reveals the truth.
Listening is the bridge of communication.
Next time you find yourself in a disagreement, instead of thinking of your next comeback, be humble and listen.
And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying, [13] If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the Lord, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the Lord saith, that will I speak?
Numbers 24:12-13 KJV