Listening That Hurts

A consistent struggle of mine is listening. I mean really listening. My mind always seems to run a hundred miles an hour, jumping from one thought to the next. I’ll focus on someone talking to me for a bit and even take in what they’re saying—but soon enough, I’m also thinking about what tasks I have ahead, what’s next on my schedule, an idea for a new column, a family member or friend, a podcast segment, or my next meal! So, truth be told, I’m often only half-listening. My friends might not say