This generation is called the Age of Communication but there is more of talking than listening.

It’s hard to listen because of disruption and interruptions. We should listen more than listen because we
have two ears and only one mouth. There is a simple power of listening. It can change relationships,
worldwide.

There are three important reasons to why we should listen. First is, understand. Second,
connect and third, get to yes. We should listen to understand other people. If we want to influence
someone and change someone else’s mind, we should listen to them. Listening is the key to avoid
misunderstanding. We must listen because everybody wants to be heard. To establish connection to
human beings as human beings. Most of all, if we can connect to other people, if we are listening, we
show that we care. By listening, we can be able to get their “yes”. Listening costs us nothing and instead
brings us huge benefits. It open door to a more humane relationship. These are the important reasons
to why we should listen. If we don’t know how to listen, here is an advice. Listening is learned and
practiced every day. There are two kinds of listening. One is ordinary listening and the other is genuine
listening. In ordinary listening, we only look into the literal meaning of the words. Also, we focus only to
ourselves if we listen ordinarily to the person who is talking on how their words affect us. The other is
genuine listening. Here, we consider the person’s point of view. A wider perspective to listen and read
beyond and between the lines. We suppose, imply meaning and empathize with their situation or their
opinion. When we listen genuinely, we look at their emotions, feelings, and their needs. We listen to
something that is deeper than what was spoken that reveals the deepest need of a person. Sadly,
everyone does not listen because of distractions. There is a lot going onto a person’s mind. For us to be
able to effectively listen to others, we must first listen to ourselves. But before that, we clear our minds.
Then listen to ourselves in order for us to listen to the other side. Quiet your mind and exclude the
exterior factors like an outraged emotion.

Listening can change the world. It is a very simple act but can repair relationships or establish
new, healthy, and happy relationships. We are in the age of communication but by listening, we can
transform it into the Age of Listening or Age of true Communication. Listening revolution hence.
Listening must be a core skill and be taught in school. On the other hand, parents must learn how to
listen to their children so that they can feel that they are heard in order for the family to be happy. In
politics, as leaders, they must listen to their people and not purely talking to avert fights and wars.
Listening is a chain reaction and is contagious. We shift our full attention when we listen to other human
beings in the world. Being heard is a gift that can transform relationships.