There is a difference between listening and actually hearing... How many times have you been involved in a conversation where you are already preparing an answer or waiting for your turn to speak? Or... You are expressing yourself and someone has already interpreted your train of thought and intercepted with an answer? Frustrating huh? The true ability of listening is actually 'hearing' what someone has to say, allowing them to finish their sentence and considering their point of view before you jump in with yours or additional advice. We all need to feel heard and acknowledged and we all love our views to be considered... So next time you are in the middle of a discussion, communication, story... Stop and breathe, become present with your companion and allow them to have the space to express. You may learn something and they will feel valued and considered... The world is a much happier place when we have time for each other to be authentic and true to ourselves...❤️ #listen #learn #hear #accept #be #true #authenticity #spaceholding #spiritual #soul #heartopenings #love #truth #evolve #transcend #quote #quoteoftheday #abigailsinsights #flow