Sunday, November 28, 2021

Nov. 28, 2021 - Readings in Recovery: Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

 

Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:

One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears — by listening to them. — Dean Rusk

We hate being told what to think. We like to make up our own minds. It helps to talk things out with another person who listens to us. Someone who cares what we think.

We can give this respect to others. We can listen to their point of view. We can try to understand them and care about what they think.

When we do this, others start to care what we think too. We share ideas. The ideas get a little clearer. They change a little. We get a little closer to agreement. We both feel good.

Prayer for the Day

Higher Power, help me know when to listen and when to talk today. Work for me and through me. Thanks.

Action for the Day

Today I’ll look for chances to listen to others when I really want to talk. I’ll say, “Tell me more about that.” And I’ll listen.

Hazelden Foundation

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