MAKING IDLE CONVERSATION

© 2011 Howard McQueen

Idle conversation,

Just speaking to throw in your own ideas,

and not really listening to content and following a thread,

can lead to confusion,

can lead to others not feeling heard.

And folks either need to risk repeating themselves,

or they decide to risk asking you “are you not listening?”.

When we really listen,

when something of real value is needing to be conveyed,

let us empty ourselves of needing to be so focused on crafting a response

and just listen.

Then, being better informed, we can join in and then decide what, if anything, needs to be said.

This listening creates an inner pause for the ego

and respects the fact that in order to be in partnership and relationship with others,

the best way to accomplish this is to be present and listen with your entire being.