Chapter 3 Listening to Yourself and to Others
The Healing Project Book By Dennis Lantz CHAPTER 3 Listening to Yourself and to Others I saw a quote on Facebook attributed to Cheryl Richardson. She said, “People start to heal the moment they are heard.” The majority of our thoughts often go unheard, even if we are extremely vocal. Either we don’t articulate them, or we don’t share them. That, in essence is why I am a writer. Most of my thoughts and ideas are presented through writing. There are many means for communicating. Through art or music. Whenever you are passionate about a topic, you will find a way to convey it. There is power in listening… and there is satisfaction in being heard. Healthy connections with others are bonds of the spirit. These connections can be verbal or non-verbal. Your soul doesn’t always have to speak to be heard. When my health problems became worrisome and I recognized that I was growing older and wouldn’t be around forever, even as I regained my health, I suddenly wanted people to listen mor