My friend taught me a lesson without even trying whilst we were engaged in conversation.
He offered me PATIENCE, instead of growing impatient or indifferent, when I went all impatient and indifferent, in trying to defend my position/thoughts.
It was HIS patience, HIS obvious care, HIS willingness to allow me to be a bit ridiculous that stopped me in my tracks.
I realized I WAS being a bit of a buffoon. I realized it was coming from a place of PAST wounds, not PRESENT feedback.
Growing up, we were raised that we had to raise our voices to be heard. There were 13 kids plus two adults.
15 folk all hollering to get their point across. Not terribly effective.
On top of that, I have a loud voice. Yikes!
I am learning how to communicate more EFFECTIVELY. I am teaching myself to apply more moderation and consideration of others.
I am learning how to be more patient with me as I work to overcome old lessons.
I stopped by to encourage someone to keep doing what you are doing. Change takes time.
You may already be a great listener. We can all use a bit of tweaking though, right?
Have a great rest of your day.
asking for A Friend,
Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Listen…
One step.
One step.
One step.
You are loved.
You are NOT alone.
Keep on being…YOU!
- BELOVEDS, YOU CAN HAVE MY FLOWERS. I DON’T NEED THEM ANYMORE.
- Forgive them, Cassandra, God said to me
- Still In Love
- REAL TALK: DESPISE NOT SMALL BEGINNINGS, BELOVEDS.👘🦺🥾👟🥿👞🩴👢🩰👡⛑️🔌🕯️🔎🖌️🖋️📢
- IT ME!
Why Can't I Be Loud?! 