"i will listen to you, especially when we disagree"... these are the words of US president-elect Barack Obama to his supporters in Chicago in his acceptance speech on the night of the historic election of the US. his speech was emotionally moving from start to finish. but this particular line keeps echoing in my ears.
truly it's quite easy to listen to someone when you are of the same opinion. but very difficult when your opinions clash. everything else is shut off when someone with disagreeing opinions/ thoughts challenge my own. listening to that person is the last thing i do. i'm moved and challenged with Obama's words. perhaps next time, i can try to be less defensive and listen even when disagreeing with someone.
are you willing to listen to someone whom you have disagreement with?
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