Nothing is wrong. I'm not mad at anyone. I'm not sad. I just realized how much I could be missing out on.
I decided, today, that I want every conversation I have, every action I do, and every breath I take to be worth it. (That sounds so dramatic!) I want to make every single moment of my life special. I want to do something in my life.
Being a high school student, you can't do things to really change the world. Your focus has to be on your schoolwork. It's hard for me to be ambitious when the only thing that I can really do is get a part time job and complete my math homework.
But, maybe I can change the world by just listening more. Maybe there are people out there that just want someone to listen to them. By listening to people, you can put your worries and other stuff aside and focus on the person that is talking. I think it's important to be a good listener as well as talking too. Don't be shy, talk to people! Just remember that the two ears on your head are supposed to be put to good use.
By listening you can be less self centered. Have you ever had a friend or family member that has something exciting in there life happen and all they do is talk about it? At the beginning, you listen and share your thoughts. But then, after 6 or so weeks of listening to this event or thing that made them happy, it gets annoying. But you still try to listen! I challenge you to still listen to them, I promise they will be thankful for it. Plus, they will forget about it soon and move on. But also, make sure you aren't doing this. Being a good friend is a two way street! You have to talk and listen. You can't do just one. Before you say something, consider the following:
T.H.I.N.K.
T: Is it true?
H: Is it helpful?
I: Is it inspiring?
N: Is it necessary?
K: Is it kind?
I know this seems really dumb, but think about all the stupid things that come out of your mouth during the day. If you had the chance to think before you said them, would you have still said it?
Make sure everything you say is worth saying. If you have nothing to say, take that moment to listen. I mean, the spirit might be prompting you to do something. But, if your talking or spacing out... you won't hear it. Please listen and be open to promptings from the spirit.
That brings me to another point. Is listening and hearing the same thing? This could be a matter of opinion But, I think they are different.
Hearing is letting something go in one ear and out the other. You aren't pondering about it, it's something that you might not care about.
Listening is thinking hard about something and committing it to memory. It's something that you actually care about.
Are you listening to what your friends are saying, or are you just hearing it? I have some friends that listen when I talk to them. They offer input and tell me their thoughts. They will ask me questions to get me thinking, and they won't tell me what I need to do. They let me figure it out for myself, but they help me along the way. They understand that maybe I don't want all their input. Maybe I just want someone to "vent" to. I have friends that just hear what I'm saying. They won't pay attention while I talk to them or they will take my concerns or problems, and make them all about themselves. They turn the conversation back to them. (And then I'm like... what??) Sometimes it drives me crazy! But, I still love all my friends dearly! I don't know what I would do without them.
Make sure you are listening when people talk to you. Make you you are listening to the spirit. Make sure you are listening to yourself and your thoughts.
peace out guys
have a great day
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