Gift of Listening

I'm not the best listener. I'm a much better talker. I just always have something to say and I'm not patient enough to wait. Plus I always have a million things running through my mind so I can easily forget what I want to say if I don't say it right away. Not that I'm excusing bad manners and cutting people off. It really is a gift when you find someone who can listen and not judge, or condemn or give advice but just listen. That's it. If you know someone who is a good listener, one of the best things you can do is give them the gift back. Call your friend and say "You always do me such a favor by listening and now I want to return the favor."