Tag Archives: listen

May 24/23 – Ignorance is always swift to speak.

We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason. A good reminder is to listen to understand and not to respond. A practice seldom used in our world, but worth the effort. Peace to you. B Image: Tulips … Continue reading

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July 20/22 – Time and words cannot be recalled.

We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason. I needed this reminder, think before I speak. It’s not easy. I’m reminded to listen to understand and not to respond. Peace to you. B Image: Lion’s Head Provincial … Continue reading

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Jan.12/22 – You can win more friends with your ears than with your mouth.

“Let every man be swift to hear; slow to speak, slow to wrath.”      James 1:19b Reminding myself, i have TWO ears and one mouth. Use them wisely. Peace to you. B

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Nov.24/21 – It takes a good person to give advice tactfully, but a better person to accept it graciously.

“But a wise man listens to advice.” – Proverbs 12: 15 If feeling doubtful, pray for discernment and then listen. Peace to you. B Image: Fall in the Crescentwood neighborhood of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canad

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Nov.3/21 – When you talk, you are only repeating what you know. But if you listen, you may learn something new. Dalai Lama

Like my Mom would say that is why God gave us two ears and one mouth. Moms always have so much wisdom to share, it’s worth listening. Peace to you. B Image: the Atikokan River during a sunset in Atikokan, … Continue reading

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Sept.29/21 – Most people need love and acceptance more than they need advice.

So true. I desire to be a good listener, it takes work and discipline. That’s why we were given two ears and one mouth. I’m a work in progress. Peace to you. B Image: Night at the Tom Patterson Theatre … Continue reading

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Aug. 26/20 – A true friend listens with their heart.

Love bears all things.                                                                          … Continue reading

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Apr.5: “The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand, we listen to reply.” via behappy.me 

Where is the Hope? Well the good news is we have two ears and only one mouth. However we need to use them in that ratio. I grew up given the wisdom- “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say … Continue reading

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