How can anyone have the exact same perspective as you? They have not experienced the same life events as you. If you have this idea in your mind when communicating with people it helps break down communication barriers, because when you have an awareness about the certainty of a different perspective it allows you to truly listen.When you are hearing some one talk and have no awareness of this certain difference, you have a subconscious expectation that they will say something that you can agree upon. When something completely asinine comes out of their mouth, your jaw drops in utter surprise. You think, How in the hell can you think that is right? I don't know about you, but I feel the need to interrupt because I want to defend my perspective as the right way of thinking.
However, how can always being on the defense about my perspective expand my awareness. I am here to be the best me that I can be.
Therefore when entering into conversation I intend to set my ego aside and open my ears to the possibility of expanding my awareness.
Oh I have been there , I know so little and others know so much sometimes but how do I know what they say is right and my way of thinking is wrong ? I am learning to take a breath now before I speak and keep my mouth shut just so I do not get into a conversation that will lead to an argument or an emotional deal. I am becoming more and more aware when others speak and I fully listen knowing that we can learn from one another ...
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