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Debb


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I have been learning the knack of listening uncritically to everything I hear. 

If we are consistently focused on our own negativity and confusion, then we

are unable to hear and listen to what is being said to us, therefore we do not learn. 

It is a privilege of wisdom to listen ~ O.W. Holmes

Honestly working the 12-Steps of Al-Anon, helps us to see where the blocks

in our listening ability are and aids us to ease up on the negativity and confusion,

but we have to committ to working the steps because just asking questions and

not putting the time/work into the program is not always the answer and therefore

we will continue to flounder and not learn to detach and stand on our own,

emotionally with peace and dignity.



-- Edited by Debb on Thursday 12th of November 2015 06:31:30 AM



-- Edited by Debb on Thursday 12th of November 2015 06:31:54 AM

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Debbie
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Love this reminder Debbie.
I learned to" listen to learn " at my alanon meetings. I did this by staying within my thoughts, stopping judging, evaluating and critiquing whatever was being said , allowing the words in to be processed, and then and only then responding from my heart and not my head.

I then brought this process out into all my interactions and what a difference it made.


I also became aware that I was always rehearsing what i was going to say and not listening.  Alanon's no cross talk principle cured me of this.aww
In ather words I became "Teachable" for the first time in a long time.
Great topic.






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The reading today is about listening and learning. Its a good one. Ive been trying it today and its true you do hear good stuff. It says its true humility in action. I would agree, its a precious thing to give anyone, a set of listening ears. So valuable and not just to get our word in or tell our side just to really listen. Brilliant.



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