Podcasts Health Power For Positive Living 2.12 Listening is Loving (Part 1)

2.12 Listening is Loving (Part 1)

Published: Dec. 21, 2017, 5 p.m.

Listening is Loving (Part 1)

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One foundation of Wellness Psychology is believing that listening is loving.\xa0Some key aspects of developing a behavior and attitude pattern of listening to self and others include the following:\xa0

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  • One skill is the ability to ask myself whether I can tell someone what they have just said.\xa0 Was I truly listening to the degree that I really heard the words, saw the non-verbal language, felt the voice inflections and deeper feelings, able to put aside my own thoughts and feelings while seeking understanding, etc.?
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  • Dr. Hughey's personal guideline for interacting with others:\xa0 I am here to assist you with whatever you need to do for yourself.
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  • We like people who care to listen to us. \xa0 Active listening takes energy and effort.\xa0 It is far more than not talking.
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  • Even though our society values the powers that come from speaking, giving the rare gift of listening hospitality to another is a rare and valuable way of conveying our love.
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  • Most people like to talk about themselves first, then about their opinions/beliefs followed by talking about other people and last on their preferences is talking about you. \xa0
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