Just Listen
April 20, 2020
A friend called me on the phone and burst into a tirade of envy, resentment, anger, bitterness. I listened.
“I’m not sure what to do,” I said, when he finished.
“You don’t have to do anything,” he said. “Just listen.”
Gratitude Focus: We can be grateful for people who have the courage to share their dark side with us. We can be grateful for the people with whom we feel safe enough to talk honestly. We can also be grateful for all parts of ourselves and others. Gratitude doesn’t imply approval. In this case, it can be a tool to promote unconditional acceptance and love.
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About the author
In addiction and recovery circles, Melody Beattie is a household name. She is the best-selling author of numerous books.
One of Melody's more recent titles is The Grief Club, which was published in 2006. This inspirational book gives the reader an inside look at the miraculous phenomenon that occurs after loss--the being welcomed into a new "club" of sorts, a circle of people who have lived through similar grief and pain, whether it be the loss of a child, a spouse, a career, or even one's youth.
For more information about Melody and her books, visit the author's official website