We express our behaviour either in a positive or negative manner. Because of our positivity, we are steady, patient, calm, and consistent. The negativity, on the other hand, makes us rude, angry, imbalanced and inconsistent. Due to the absence of positive thoughts, we sometimes avoid listening to others, as a result of which we fail to understand them fully.
If we want to be good communicators, then we should develop the skill of listening to others first, otherwise we will not get the feedback of the communication process which is forced to become one way communication and that is as good as no communication.
There are a number of examples we get to read, or hear regarding misunderstandings happening between people, leading to severe conflicts between them. These conflicts happen simply due to lack of listening to the other party, which is the root of all the misunderstandings.
So how can one become a good listener?
The simplest way to be one is to consciously discard all the negative traits one has within oneself and start looking at everything positive around us. In short, if we want to be happy in life, then we must sportingly take whatever odd comes in our way. Else, it will become very difficult to adjust in this hi-tech modern life, that will lead to non-adjustment to the present environment which is beyond our control. Due to all this, no one else but we ourselves will be the worse sufferers.
So, why suffer? Why not enjoy our precious life which we get only once? So remember, first listen patiently and sincerely to everyone who talks to you, and later act using your own conscience and the power of ‘listening’ wisely.
Editor’s note: Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj ji is a writer at www.brahmakumaris.com and can be reached at nikunjji@brahmakumaris.in.
