Comments on: Learning to Listen: A Guest Post by Diana Trautwein https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/ Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:56:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: pastordt https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-22007 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:55:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-22007 In reply to Donna.

We all struggle with this somewhere in our lives. As I said to Joy up above, I am working on my listening skills with my husband. (Or course, it would really help if he ‘saw’ that I was immersed in a book or typing something fast and furiously – he has more of a problem with really seeing me than with listening to me. Although, come to think of it, he struggles with that sometimes, too. I think it kind of goes with a long marriage.) Thanks for coming by!

]]> By: pastordt https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-22006 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:53:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-22006 In reply to Nancy Ruegg.

I have never heard that anagram, Nancy – how wonderful and right on! Thank you.

]]> By: pastordt https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-22005 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:52:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-22005 In reply to Joy Lenton.

You know, Joy – I too often have EXACTLY the same problem with my husband! It is sad and embarrassing to me that I don’t use the skills I’ve been learning in this most primary relationship as well as I might. So I feel your discomfort here, believe me. Thanks for all you encouragement.

]]> By: Donna https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-22004 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:51:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-22004 I have been on the other end of that experience – of talking with someone who was constantly scanning the room over my shoulder – and it made me feel like the only way I could get my friend’s full attention would be if I made an appointment with her! On the other hand, I am often guilty of telling my children ‘ hold on’, ‘just give me a minute’ ‘Why do you always start talking to me when I start typing?!’ etc! Lol! Guess I’m not as good at listening to children as I am to adults…

]]> By: Nancy Ruegg https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-22003 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 20:20:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-22003 Someone pointed out to me long ago: the same letters that spell “listen” also spell “silent.” You have to be silent in order to listen. And it’s not just the mouth. As you’ve pointed out, it’s also the mind. We can’t allow our thoughts to chatter away about other matters while someone shares with us. Thank you for the reminder, Diana, that Listening is a precious gift we can give to those around us.

]]> By: Joy Lenton https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-22002 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:40:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-22002 Diana, this is so timely and needful for me. I really value your thoughts and will store them up in my heart and mind to chew over and reflect upon. Listening well is as much an art form these days as it is a spiritual practice. Only this morning my husband challenged me over my inattentiveness and attempts to multi-task while we were having a (rather one-sided) conversation. His gentle rebuke hit home as it should. Your insights have added weight to his words. Thank you! Now to start listening better, God willing.

]]> By: pastordt https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-22001 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:16:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-22001 In reply to HisFireFly.

Thanks so much, Karin. The feeling is mutual!

]]> By: HisFireFly https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-22000 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:54:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-22000 I have been a recipient of those ears and that heart and thank God for you!

]]> By: pastordt https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-21999 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 05:16:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-21999 In reply to S. Etole.

That is one of the ironies of 21st century living, isn’t it, Susan? Thanks for reading and commenting, friend.

]]> By: S. Etole https://anitamathias.com/2013/08/01/learning-to-listen-a-guest-post-by-diana-trautwein/#comment-21998 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 04:57:00 +0000 http://anitamathias.com/blog/?p=46644#comment-21998 With all the electronic devices, listening seems to be becoming even more of a lost art. Thanks for the reminder to stay present.

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