A Listening Ear
I am a good listener. So, many people like to talk to me, pour out to me, especially their problems. Sometimes, the problems are repetitive in patterns. As I listen, I gave my comments/ suggestion at appropriate time, but sometimes, being there to lend a listening ear is comforting and encouraging.
Not sure if you ever come across some people, where they keep repeating their same problems, or pouring out many problems that have occurred along their way. And being a good listener, you lend them a listening ear. They seek your attention. But when it is your turn to pour out your problems, they either shut off, not paying attention, can't wait to tell their our problems or tell you that they had listened to these problems many times. Can be agitating and frustrating, isn't it?
No man is self sufficient. Everyone needs someone that they can pour out to. Everyone needs help some point in their life. As we listen, whatever we can help and within our reach, please do so. Of course, we are not suppose to overburden ourselves with their problems. Neither should we take an indifference attitude "this is not my problem, it's none of my business". Apply wisdom with a balance...I think should be fine.
Posted in: My Story on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at at 10:46 PM
Everyone reacts differently..so is each of our expectations are different. So is our perceptions.
Best is if there's some kind of close friendships/relationships...give some hint, if the fella still can't get it, one need to decide whether to "slapped" the party with a "hello...do you have a ear to LISTEN???? or just hear one side, go off the other side???"
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hello.. nice blog u have :) and i do agree with you on this matter.. ppl go through merry go round of the same problems all the time and i dunno they realize it or not. Dun they get tired of the same problem over and over again? wouldn't they want to get out of it and like.. move on?
I faced the same merry go round problems until one day i was so fed up with it i need to decide to change! With God's help of course.. and the Encounter Camp helped me do that as it is the best time and setting to just come out of it and be honest with God and everyone around.. With the holy spirit and support from leaders and frens.. we can overcome the problems.. and move one with our lives :)
Do know tt ur help to those who need a listening ear is wonderful and appreciated.. but they need to decide themselves to want to change and move on.. with God's help. We can only help advice and direct them to God.