To have friends, one must show themselves friendly
"Value others by valuing their point of view"
Dr Shaun Marler
Spend quality time with family and friends, especially your children. But remember, quality time will never make up for too little time. The Hebrew word for ‘children’ means builder of the family name. We should train up our children in the way we want them to go. Training involves spending time with them teaching them, mentoring them, showing how to do things (not just telling them). It means leading by example, being a role model for your children. It also requires understanding, putting yourself in their shoes and taking the time to listen. Listening requires patience and a humble attitude - we as people have often lost the art of listening.
We are so busy making our point or trying to get our point across, that we often don’t hear the other's point of view. We are just waiting for them to shut up so we can have our say. In doing this we haven’t respected the other person - they don’t feel valued by us, they don’t feel like we care, and so often walls start to be put up and people's relationships break down.
Let's value others by valuing their point of view, showing them respect by taking the time to listen. Let's build bridges, not barriers, by showing ourselves friendly. Let's regain the lost art of communication by learning to listen.
This is Dr Shaun Marler's Power Quote and thought for today - helping you to win in life through Jesus Christ. For further information, visit Winner's Way at www.winnersway.info.
Dr Shaun Marler
Spend quality time with family and friends, especially your children. But remember, quality time will never make up for too little time. The Hebrew word for ‘children’ means builder of the family name. We should train up our children in the way we want them to go. Training involves spending time with them teaching them, mentoring them, showing how to do things (not just telling them). It means leading by example, being a role model for your children. It also requires understanding, putting yourself in their shoes and taking the time to listen. Listening requires patience and a humble attitude - we as people have often lost the art of listening.
We are so busy making our point or trying to get our point across, that we often don’t hear the other's point of view. We are just waiting for them to shut up so we can have our say. In doing this we haven’t respected the other person - they don’t feel valued by us, they don’t feel like we care, and so often walls start to be put up and people's relationships break down.
Let's value others by valuing their point of view, showing them respect by taking the time to listen. Let's build bridges, not barriers, by showing ourselves friendly. Let's regain the lost art of communication by learning to listen.
This is Dr Shaun Marler's Power Quote and thought for today - helping you to win in life through Jesus Christ. For further information, visit Winner's Way at www.winnersway.info.
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