Yes, an “optimist” is one word for you, Jean. A “blessing” is another one.

good quote, and yes! I guess the best place to begin when it seems the whole world is crazy is to speak kindly to the people we are with and interact with and mind our own manners on social media. I am a optimist so will keep trying. ( :

Yes, I do, Jean. Fear as well as pride. 🙁

I read this today about listening:

“For many of us, the opposite of talking isn’t listening. It’s waiting.” As in, we’re just waiting until it’s our turn to talk again. We can do much better, yes?

you know you are right Lisa. Applying that deep listening to all interactions would make a difference. Don’t you think so much of this comes from fear?

The funny thing is I haven’t heard any bad conversations in person; all that I’ve “heard” has been online. 🙁 I guess we haven’t figured out yet that those conversations matter too. Our words need to be seasoned wherever we lay them down.

Your post today about deep listening has really been on my mind today. How much different our relationships would be if we would practice that!

Just read your post. So grateful that regardless of what swirls around us, we can maintain our peace. And regardless of ugly chatter from any direction, we can center ourselves in love. That’s the goal anyway. 🙂

Love you Cindy!

Love is always our correct response, yes? Thanks, Lorretta. May we all listen more to Jesus.