Listen

There are a lot of people right now with a need to be heard. And I'm sure every one of them has a compelling reason for raising their voice. But when the noise is this great, nobody gets heard. Anybody can scream into the void; it takes real strength to sit quietly and listen even, and especially, when you don't agree. Let's practice that.

(Original Text)

What if you took today

And just listened?

         Listened to the anger and felt all the pain beneath it.

         Listened to the foolish and found something they could teach us.

         Listened to the wise ones and reflected but kept silent.

         Listened to the “other” and responded free from violence.

         Listened to your self and then searched your own views for flaws.

         Listened to those hurting and joined in to help a cause.

         Listened to the Earth and heard the wind skip through the trees.

         Listened to the rhythm that surrounds both you and me.

         Listened to the child who has not yet become hateful.

         Listened to your own breath and above all else were grateful.

What if you took today

And just listened?

How would what you heard

Change your tomorrow?