When was the last time any of us actually listened to the world? And by that I mean not only listening audibly as in hearing, but also visually and physically. When was the last time any of us spent time taking life in, instead of throwing our opinion into life?
In life, college especially we are so frequently asked to comment and give feed back or interpretation onto all facets of life that we run into. This assignment even is an example of this commonplace in academia. It is important however, to see the world not through a critical eye, take the time to see and hear and experience life without trying to dissect it. When overhearing a debate, every once in a while instead of taking side and routing for one while denouncing the other, listen intently to both arguments and make no judgment once the debate has finished. There is a time however where analysis is important, this should go with out saying. But just once in a great while gather as much information, as much knowledge and visions of beauty as you can our world holds a plethora of beauty, beauty not only of the aesthetic kind (ie. blooming flowers and golden fall foliage) but also beauty of knowledge and emotion, of human interaction and love. It is important no to always judge and be skeptical of these things, instead to take the time to recognize them for their power and grace.
“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” – Ernest Hemmingway
In life, college especially we are so frequently asked to comment and give feed back or interpretation onto all facets of life that we run into. This assignment even is an example of this commonplace in academia. It is important however, to see the world not through a critical eye, take the time to see and hear and experience life without trying to dissect it. When overhearing a debate, every once in a while instead of taking side and routing for one while denouncing the other, listen intently to both arguments and make no judgment once the debate has finished. There is a time however where analysis is important, this should go with out saying. But just once in a great while gather as much information, as much knowledge and visions of beauty as you can our world holds a plethora of beauty, beauty not only of the aesthetic kind (ie. blooming flowers and golden fall foliage) but also beauty of knowledge and emotion, of human interaction and love. It is important no to always judge and be skeptical of these things, instead to take the time to recognize them for their power and grace.
“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” – Ernest Hemmingway
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