Every generation will be shaped by the experiences that they enjoy or endure, the influences that impact them, good or bad and the attitudes that they develop based on how they react or respond to these realities.

With this in mind, it does become quite obvious that we will need to assure that voices of hope are present to speak to every generation. We want to assure that we are one of those voices who will speak life, promote hope and courageously confirm that all things are possible!

Here is a message that will communicate all of that for us and give us a platform of favor as well.

Giving Honor By Loving, Listening And Leaning In … These Things Sincerely Matter To Every Generation, They Honestly Do

They matter because they show respect, equality and a sense of value. They also honor the dignity of the person and demonstrate kindness.

Clearly, intentionally developing our spiritual resources will become increasingly important.

The University of Minnesota published an article that highlights this need and offers us three specific points of development.

▪ Listening deeply – Let go of assumptions that others feel the way you do and allow yourself to fully listen to the way they describe their experience. Prioritize what the other person has to say above what you yourself would like to say or gain from a given conversation and just listen.
▪ Taking others’ perspectives into account – In addition to simply listening to others, open yourself up to imagining what it would be like to be in their shoes. How would you feel if you were in their situation?
▪ Look for the good – Barbara Fredrickson recommends boosting compassion by actively considering others’ positive qualities. Encouraging yourself to acknowledge the whole picture of another person will help you see them as a complex, dynamic human who is worthy of kindness and compassion. (Develop Your Spiritual Resources – University of Minnesota)
Great counsel and truly transformational for us … and for our world!

Giving Honor By Loving, Listening And Leaning In … These Things Sincerely Matter To Every Generation, They Honestly Do

This is an opportunity that we do not want to miss.

As we are faithful to maintain generational connection we will grow deeper, feel closer and we will craft a more united culture … and future.

Giving Honor By Loving, Listening And Leaning In … These Things Sincerely Matter To Every Generation, They Honestly Do

I know I am in … and you?

-Terry-

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