This week hasn’t been the easiest. I chose to listen to my roommate Andrew, who is getting ready to go on his mission. It wasn’t that easy but I was able to learn a lot from this assignment.
Like it was said in the movie, listening isn’t that easy and takes a lot of practice and effort. One of the things that he talked to a lot about was his dating situation. His situation is very difficult and it’s not the easiest time for it since he is getting ready to go on a mission. One night he came in and told me his problem and I really didn’t give him any advice about it but was able to reassure that all would go well and I listened more than talked. I was a little bit distracted as I had to do an assignment but I was able to put my attention to him for the most part.
Another time during the week, I stopped to talk to him in his room and asked him how he was feeling about his dating situation. Once again I listened well and didn’t give advice. Not giving advice isn’t easy but it is possible. Listening well takes a lot of effort but I was able to do it. I’m not the best listener all the time but I’m grateful that we are learning these things.
I have been able to be supportive for my roommate in this time and there to listen to him when he needs an ear to hear him. From his experience I have come to learn that I need to improve my listening skills and do a better job of it.
I need to continue to apply these skills and if I do I can continue to help my roommate and other people with what they need. Advice isn’t always the needed to solve a person’s problems and most of the time they can solve their problems on their own.
In conclusion, the Lord can help us be better listeners and help others when they need it.
