Please Listen Don't Just Hear Me!

Please Listen Don't Just Hear Me is a poem that teaches listeners how to pay attention to sounds. It is written from the perspective of a young teenager who is being lectured and counseled constantly. The speaker's actions and words suggest that he has not paid attention to the sounds around him.


Practice listening by practicing these phrases
When you are reading or listening to a conversation, it is helpful to listen to the words and phrases in context. This will give you a better understanding of what someone is saying. To practice active listening, read the text several times. Look up any words that are unfamiliar, and listen to the written word as well. By doing this, you will be able to connect the written word to the sound of the word. Pay special attention to the groups of words and phrases that are used together.

When you're listening to a conversation, listen for words and phrases that have stressed words. For example, if the question begins with 'How many', listen for a specific number. If you can't understand something, ask your teacher to repeat it or play the audio. Pay attention to the intonation, as this helps you identify any words or phrases that may be incorrectly pronounced.

Get the full story from the person you're listening to
Effective listening is a skill that can help you to understand the thoughts and feelings of others. It involves not jumping to conclusions or mentally judging what you're hearing. The more time you spend with the other person, the more likely you'll be able to get the full story from them.

Forgive your listener's deliberate obtuseness
If you and your listener are not able to understand each other, the best thing to do is walk away from the conversation. However, you can choose to be more forgiving of deliberate obtuseness and selective hearing. Think about it like a courtroom trial. In court, the judge decides who gets the money, but in a jury trial, the group of people decides who wins the argument.

Forgive yourself
Forgiving yourself helps you move on from the past and reduces feelings of self-hatred. It also helps you understand why you did the things you did, which will help you make better choices in the future. Choosing not to forgive comes at a high price. To begin the process, write about the things that hurt you and why. This will help you discover unhealthy thought patterns and develop compassion for yourself. Then, examine the bricks that were inflicted on you and try to forgive yourself.

It may take some time before you can fully forgive yourself. For this reason, you may want to consider working with a licensed mental health professional. A therapist can help you understand your feelings and guide you through the process.