Thanks so much Lauren for always reading my letters. It means so much to me and I appreciate your words so much. You are a wonderful listener, a natural active listener, Carl Rogers would be a big fan of yours, nearly as big a fan as me ;) xx
Brilliant, wise words from another of life’s great thinkers and writers! Thank you, Lou…and I know from having spent precious time with you here in FERMANAGH ☘️ that you indeed LIVE the message in your letter today. You have that great gift of being a LISTENER!
Well done…burning the midnight oil has been worth it for us listeners/readers…and I hope it has been for you too.
Thanks soooooo much Eileen. Love you so much and thank you so much for always believing in me and your beautiful words. You keep me going in so many ways. Fermanagh I love yoU!!I loved writing this piece, I love writing here and hope I always feel this much joy from wiring and communicating xxx Did I tell you lately?! x
I love the photo of you and...Denise? Claire? (Can’t recall your traveling friend.)
And this is such wisdom. This skill is one we all desperately need to learn and as desperately need to offer to others. It’s the key to world peace, isn’t it? I’m so glad to have met you, a person who offers deep, fully present listening. And a person I can offer and practices deep listening with.
Love you lots Linda xx I am so lucky to have you in my life. Thanks a million for always supporting me and being such an encourager for me and my words. Look forward to a lifetime of fun ahead of us xx
Thanks so much Rebecca. So lovely to connect with you. And I couldn't agree more. The stars always seems to know when we need them to align in some magical way. thanks so much for your lovely words xx
Thank you so much Lou, you’re so wise and caring. I choose the wrong people in the past. I would love someone to actively listen. I am a non judgemental caring person and would willingly be an active listener for another. 🥰
So many points I could comment on here! The wheel of life--aka, up times and down times--really jumped out. But moreover, the message of having your circle really hit for me. I've been taking inventory lately of my dynamics and taking a harder look at the ones I have to admit just aren't working for me like I hoped. But, as you said and I 100% agree, that's a ME issue. It's not malice or ill intent on their behalf.
Still the question that's played in my mind--(how) do you tell a friend "I'm not getting what I need here"?
I must admit, I think I can be a better listener at times. Problem-solver by heart, I will often offer advice and / or think of ways to solve the crisis in question when, in fact, the person across from me might just need me to listen quietly, without chipping in. It is something I am trying to work on, especially now that I am also dedicating time to my writing. Writing and listening, I feel, are rather interlinked.
You know now in my 60s I realise iv been lots of people daughter, student,staff nurse,wife,mother manager orphan lots of labels and I raced along going through late teens,20's etc doing all that was needed Juggling so many balls and the I retired I had no title no real purpose My past busyness was not there so now who and what was I
I'm still not sure I'm still trying to refind me cos I got lost in all the labels and jobs
What a read on a cold Monday morning...thanks Louise 🥰xx
Love you lots Val and thank you for ALWAYS reading my words xx
Such powerful, beautiful reminders of how I can share with more intention, and how I can be a better listener. Thank you so much xx
Thanks so much Lauren for always reading my letters. It means so much to me and I appreciate your words so much. You are a wonderful listener, a natural active listener, Carl Rogers would be a big fan of yours, nearly as big a fan as me ;) xx
Thanks Louise for the wise words.
Take care
Brilliant, wise words from another of life’s great thinkers and writers! Thank you, Lou…and I know from having spent precious time with you here in FERMANAGH ☘️ that you indeed LIVE the message in your letter today. You have that great gift of being a LISTENER!
Well done…burning the midnight oil has been worth it for us listeners/readers…and I hope it has been for you too.
With love and thanks, Eileen 💕🙏
Yes!
Thanks soooooo much Eileen. Love you so much and thank you so much for always believing in me and your beautiful words. You keep me going in so many ways. Fermanagh I love yoU!!I loved writing this piece, I love writing here and hope I always feel this much joy from wiring and communicating xxx Did I tell you lately?! x
You did but you can say it as often as you like! 😉😂💕. We can never have TOO MUCH LOVE 💗
Thank you louise💖🙏🏼xx lots of love& light back to you❤️
Thanks so much for your support and friendship always Olivia xxx
Very true words louise thank you xx
Thanks so much Imelda xx
Perfect timing for this. How did you know I needed to hear it now?
Love and loads of it to you two diamonds. Thanks so much for your support and kindness to me always xx
I love the photo of you and...Denise? Claire? (Can’t recall your traveling friend.)
And this is such wisdom. This skill is one we all desperately need to learn and as desperately need to offer to others. It’s the key to world peace, isn’t it? I’m so glad to have met you, a person who offers deep, fully present listening. And a person I can offer and practices deep listening with.
Love you lots Linda xx I am so lucky to have you in my life. Thanks a million for always supporting me and being such an encourager for me and my words. Look forward to a lifetime of fun ahead of us xx
I was just in this situation this morning. Isn’t it beautiful when words arrive at the right time!
Thanks so much Rebecca. So lovely to connect with you. And I couldn't agree more. The stars always seems to know when we need them to align in some magical way. thanks so much for your lovely words xx
Beautiful words from beautiful writer love light to you too keep looking up
Thank you so much Lou, you’re so wise and caring. I choose the wrong people in the past. I would love someone to actively listen. I am a non judgemental caring person and would willingly be an active listener for another. 🥰
So many points I could comment on here! The wheel of life--aka, up times and down times--really jumped out. But moreover, the message of having your circle really hit for me. I've been taking inventory lately of my dynamics and taking a harder look at the ones I have to admit just aren't working for me like I hoped. But, as you said and I 100% agree, that's a ME issue. It's not malice or ill intent on their behalf.
Still the question that's played in my mind--(how) do you tell a friend "I'm not getting what I need here"?
Beautiful as always. Thank you for this gift in my inbox!
Thank you, Louise.
I must admit, I think I can be a better listener at times. Problem-solver by heart, I will often offer advice and / or think of ways to solve the crisis in question when, in fact, the person across from me might just need me to listen quietly, without chipping in. It is something I am trying to work on, especially now that I am also dedicating time to my writing. Writing and listening, I feel, are rather interlinked.
You know now in my 60s I realise iv been lots of people daughter, student,staff nurse,wife,mother manager orphan lots of labels and I raced along going through late teens,20's etc doing all that was needed Juggling so many balls and the I retired I had no title no real purpose My past busyness was not there so now who and what was I
I'm still not sure I'm still trying to refind me cos I got lost in all the labels and jobs
Love M