Don't Just Listen, Listen!

I'm trying to not just Listen, but Listen and Hear what people are saying. I hear words, understand them but somehow try and make them fit into my own agenda. I've never considered myself manipulative but I'm beginning to understand how my brain works. I see truth how I see it, judge others for the way they see it and find myself frustrated with the giant gap. I am definitely getting better and not reacting to get some type of a response or make a point. Its hard because I feel right most of the time.

So today I am moving forward and I'm making plans I've been putting off in an attempt to get others on board. I'm letting go and will accept the outcome and realize my truth is my truth. Imposing my wants on someone else is not healthy for anybody and it makes the need to be right greater than the truth.

I love this poem...

God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.

I am lucky to have a family that knows me better than I know myself sometimes and allows me to be me. Now to do the same for them, so Ceal...

God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.

As I said...its going to be hard because I feel right most of the time.