There have been quite a few times when people have messaged/told me "thank you" after having a deep conversation with me. Others acknowledge it differently. They tell me they feel much lighter. To be honest, I feel delighted to hear such compliments showered on me!
They don't come to me with a "problem" or seek a solution. Some just want have a conversation. I lend them an ear and sometimes a bit more. I often fear overstepping the boundaries and wonder of I am giving them unsolicited advice. But, they do feel relieved.
It however bemuses me when I am perturbed with a trivial thought. And lose my peace of mind. Why is it so?
Perhaps because when we listen to other's thoughts, we see it objectively. We don't lose the sense of discrimination. However, when it comes to us, we are overly attached. We cannot see where we are erring. We don't have to succumb to the reality, but learn to accept it. This we fail to do.
We complain -
"But still, how could he say that!".
"I didn't expect this from her! "
"Why is this happening with me?"
and so on...
We only want to speak to ourselves. Shouldn't we also listen a bit?
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