Are you a good listener? Do you listen to understand or do you listen to respond? I will ague that there is a big difference. I think most people listen to respond. They don’t listen to understand what someone else is trying to say. Instead they listen and consider how it fits into there ideas and beliefs.

These days, being a good listener is hard. With the division in the world, having an opinion can be a blessing and a curse. Avoiding conflict may affect how we listen, respond, and exchange ideas. Think about what kind of listener you are. Consider if you want to be a better listener, and how it could change your life and your relationships. Being a good listening is also part of being happy, for life.