The Way of a Child
AN OBSERVATION TO CARRY WITH YOU
THE WAY OF A CHILDNO. 03

Are you listening, or preparing to respond?

A moment to notice the mind at work while someone speaks.

THIS WEEK, JUST NOTICE

While your child speaks, notice whether you are listening or already preparing an answer.

Nothing to complete. Just something to carry.
A LITTLE FURTHER

Your child is telling you something.

Notice what happens in your mind. Are you already deciding what to say, how to correct, reassure or explain?

There is nothing wrong with thinking. The mind thinks. But sometimes listening begins when we notice that it is thinking.

For a moment, can you hear what your child is actually saying?

There is nothing else you need to do with this.
One observation. A whole week to notice.