Are You Listening?

Tonight I watched “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Normally this show is about self-involved surgeons.
Tonight was different.
Tonight was about putting others first.
Listening to their needs.
Doing for others…instead of yourself.

When was the last time you just sat down and listened?
To a loved one.
To a friend.
To a coworker.
Listened completely and fully.
So hard that it hurt.

As I get past the halfway point in my life I realize how lucky I’ve been.
How many gifts I’ve been given.
Whether I deserve them or not.

And it reminds me that I need to get out of my head.
And give of my heart.
Listen.
Truly listen.

And just be there for those who are important to me.
I commit to that today.

Will you?