Faith Venture

Some people worry about what other people are thinking about them. Or worry they are watching them.

Surprise! Almost no one is watching. Almost no one cares.

Some people think that the opportunity to talk or speak means they can talk about themselves.

Surprise! Most people aren’t really interested in listening to you talk about yourself. Unless it’s a caring friend or acquaintance who want sincerely to know how you are doing.

The Desert Fathers wrote often about humility. And it’s cousin, pride. They warned that we must be on guard. We must become self-aware. When we notice ourselves beginning to stray into self -absorption or focusing on ourselves rather than the other person, we must pause and refocus.

I write this not because I’m perfect, but because I have once again noticed how I was more focused on talking about me instead of listening.

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