Moments with Lyndsay

Moments with Lyndsay

A moment with ... listening

To others, to yourself, to the silence

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Lyndsay
Nov 24, 2023
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This is my first paid post … eek! I want to start by saying a huge thank you to all of you who have upgraded to a paid membership. I hope you enjoy this monthly paid letter and I really hope you will join me in the comments. It’s so lovely to have you here and to share these more intimate moments with you 💜

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Would you call yourself a good listener? I suppose “good listener” is subjective isn’t it? I believe that being a good listener is a gift and to be able to give yourself wholly to the person who is speaking is a unique art form requiring attention, patience and being in the moment. It certainly isn’t about nodding along and making those little sounds that might make you seem like you’re listening whilst instead your mind is running astray with a myriad of other thoughts like what you’re having for dinner or what you’re missing out on due to this very conversation taking up your precious time.

So much can be gained from being a good listener.…

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