"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."
Mother Teresa
I have taken my words and spread them out on the table just like I would a jig saw puzzle. I create a border with the words best describing the situation. Then I begin to line up things I expressed carelessly without thought. Finally, there are only a few words left for the heart of the puzzle, and they perhaps are the most important.
Words can fly easily from my mouth, but if I keep my hand pressed upon my heart, it helps in the choosing of kinder and more helpful communication. It slows my word flow so that I can better hear what is being said.
When I listen with my heart, my mind is less likely to judge and my simple presence is probably appreciated more than my opinion. Using visualization, I gently cover the person with love, light, and prayer to assist this person in the best way possible.
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