I was feeling very lonely (by PAULO COELHO) [Link here]
I was feeling very lonely when I left Mass in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral right in the heart of New York.
Suddenly I was approached by a Brazilian:
“I very much need to talk to you,” he said.
I was so enthused by this meeting that I began to talk about everything that was important to me. I spoke of magic, God’s blessings, love. He listened to everything in silence, thanked me and went away.
Instead of feeling happy, I felt lonelier than before. Later on I realized that in my enthusiasm I had not paid any attention to what that Brazilian wanted.
Talk to me.
I tossed my words to the wind, because that was not what the Universe was wanting at that moment: I would have been much more useful if I had listened to what he had to say.
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It’s always good to share, right! :D
Goodbye for today.
Love this story you’ve shared (& your lovely photos). Your story makes an excellent point and I have to admit that sometimes in my life, I have been guilty of not listening (when someone wants to share their thoughts with me).
I particularly like the top image in this post. The tree looks so lonely (yet strong and resilient).
Yes that is true. Listening is important but we always tend to forget that during our conversations.
Thanks, Victoria!
both beautiful images and words.
Thank you
What beautiful images, Nandini. And the story is so poignant. So true too. Wonderful.
I’m glad you liked the poem, and my photos. Thank you Katie.
What you share is always so nice dear Nandini… I can see Paulo Coelho being impressive in your creative and thinking world too… Once again I am impressed and inspired by this story… Listening is the most important part of to understand…. Your photographs hit too, in this late afternoon leaving me such a nice thoughts… By the way when I entered this page there was another photograph, a lady but we can see her behind and she looks at the waves… Black and white… and her dress’ fabric is like a flower pattern…. It was so beautiful too, dear Nandini I loved it. Thank you, Have a nice weekend, with my love, nia
Well, I’m really happy that you like my posts so much, that makes me feel good always.
I’m glad you liked the header image, that’s me.
Thanks Nia. Have a nice time.
fantastic photos
Thanks Filipe.
Learning to listen is the most important lessons one can learn in life, it bring fulfillment of many needs. One important lesson I learned late in life but i am standing by it’s efficiency.
Great post as usual, the photos are magnificent.
Certainly. Glad to know that you appreciate it too.
Thank you.
This is beautiful Nandini!
Thanks, David.
Listening is an art we all need to learn. And Experience is what teaches us.
Experience and learning from it.
Thanks Cee.
I have noticed that in our educational systems starting from preschool to doctor’s degrees, student are being taught and are even expected to master the 3 forms of communication: reading, writing, and speaking. Yet listening—which perhaps is the most important of all—is being neglected.
Well, I too am guilty of it sometimes.
Thanks for your strong reminder!
That’s true. I have met several people who just talk and talk and get up when their turn comes to listen. Very rare people know how to listen, and they are the ones who have great values too, because they had, someday and many times, listened.
Thank for your kind words.
I hear you
That is great! Thank you.
Beautiful jerr, as always !!!!!
Thanks Tom. And thanks for all those times when you, just, listened. I miss you.
Thanks for telling me.. i miss you too
poignant – and wise.
i think a good conversation requires two people with the ability to listen. that way, when one of them has something to share, it does not get lost.
your photos are great, too. the first one looks like a stylized heart growing on a trunk
thank you for sharing/
Very true, Chris. A conversation is not supposed to be just one ended.
Oh yeah, a heart, I just noticed that! Thanks Chris, for seeing so much in my post.
Ahhh. the essence of sharing is so beautiful.
A very nice thought, indeed.
Thank you Walter.
Thanks for a great blog: I’ve nominated you to the Versatile Blogging Award:
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Thank you so much Saarimner. I’m honored and grateful.
Wow! This Story opens the mind, heart, and soul… Beautiful photos.. Yes, it’s always good to share
Yes doesn’t it?
Glad you enjoyed it Jenny. Be happy, khush Jenny.
Beautiful. I like the shape of the tree in the first image.
Thank you, I liked that too.
So true! There are too many talkers and not enough listeners in this world. I must continually remind myself to LISTEN.
You are right. And true, that we continually need to remind ourselves. How else do we inherit it otherwise. Thanks Linda.