Mindfully Listening

--by Helenconnell2, posted Jan 3, 2026

I have been busy and not able to visit here in the last couple of weeks.

However, I've been reading a book by David R Hamilton in which he recommends doing at least one of act of kindness per day. Yesterday, I prayed that not only would I find an opportunity for kindness but also I would do it with joy. In the library, a lady and her son with learning difficulties came in and sat in the same circle of chairs as me. We had a little chat and I tried to listen to her frustration.

A man who eventually told me his name was Sam was talking to himself. He needed to visit somewhere and disappeared for a few minutes. On his return he noticed I was knitting and came to chat. I listened to him and we parted friends.

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Posted by Helenconnell2
Jan 3, 2026
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Readers Comments

Mish wrote: You always find ways to bring kind comfort, Helen. Bless you 🙏❤️

pluto178 wrote: These are for me the true kindness moments when we see other as the same not for our differences x

janfour wrote: You’re approachable and radiate kindness. 💛

dotmatrix wrote: So great to hear from you, Helen. Your story about your kind gifts of listening is very touching. Thank you for sharing it. ♥

DANCE wrote: How very kind you are

patjos wrote: Thank you for your kindness, Helen, it really does make the world a better place.

Rajni wrote: You are making very wise use of your time, Helen.

cheeka wrote: very kind

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