Category: The Power of Listening
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Learning to See Each Other Clearly
A few days ago, my children had another fight. At first, it felt really small, just another mix-up like tons of others. But this time, it didn’t get sorted out in a day. They stayed away from each other. The usual chatting just stopped. There was some awkward vibe hanging in the air between them.…
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What Do Friends Really Need: Listening or Advice?
My phone rang. It was my best friend’s name on the screen. I’m not the kind of person who always picks up someone else’s call if it’s not essential for me, but I decided to pick it up, since I know it’s usually important if she made a call, and she is an important person…
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Sometimes, ‘Brave because you’re right’ is not right
Our humble Hollywood actor, Keanu Reeves, once said: “I’m at the stage in my life where I keep myself out of arguments. Even if you tell me 1+1=5. You’re absolutely correct, enjoy.” Woahhh, I love this kind of mentality. It’s like someone who’s already finished with himself. No need to prove anything, any more or…
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Silent is A Superpower
Recently, I’m facing this kind of situation which “force” me to make a solid decision. And I’m happy with my decision. As for me, I believe, there is no right and wrong in every decision that we make, but what’s right for me is after I made the decision I do feel happy, relieved and…
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Road to be a Good Listener
Here’s the ugly truth, most people don’t listen. Why? Because most peoples loveeeeeees talking about themselves. That’s so natural. It feels rewarding. When we talking about ourselves, our brain release dopamine, which known as a hormone which makes us feels good, just like eating something that we’re craving for or winning something. Also, it’s a…
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