People talk. I mean, people really talk. Talking isn't a bad thing, in fact it is an important part of our daily communication. However, as a chatty person myself I have to stop myself from being over chatty. The older and wiser have an ability to listen and accept different opinions because they have lived through some time. We think that we must express out thoughts constantly and freely, but lose a useful tool in the process.

We need to start listening. I don't mean in the opening our ears way. I mean: opening our eyes, ears, and minds.

If someone is talking to us, instinct tells us to wait for a moment to respond versus truly taking in the information they tell us. We can benefit from the knowledge of others, if we tell ourselves we will get our moment. We will get our chance.

This is not to say you can not respond, but instead encourage the conversation in the route that it has been set on. Try to get the fullest out of that conversation and allow equal domination by all parties.

This applies not only to people, but to surroundings. Eavesdropping isn't what I am intending here. Instead, use your eyes to listen: observation. Being aware, is another way of listening. You learn and immerse yourself into everything you possibly can.

It is a good practice of mindfulness so that every minute truly counts.

I believe humans are naturally stubborn in their own way and almost everyone has had their own stubborn moments. The minute we accept other voices, is the minute we are in a good path for growth: both in ourselves and for the world.

Let's communicate by participating and caring about the thoughts of others. Contribute to a conversation in a way you aren't waiting for your turn, but instead wait for more. Look at it as analyzing a book. Focusing on the little parts, before you move on to the next chapter. The little metaphors and details are the extra ways readers listen to the words of an author: truly digging deep.

So dig deep.