The Miserable Race.
Sharing stories of pain and suffering with friends, family, or mere acquaintances can conjure up comparative sob stories more quickly than an empathetic ear, as degrees of victimization and sorrow are stacked against each other in competition rather than cooperation. Momentary reflection to remind ourselves to listen and learn instead of compare and complain makes us a better companion in the short and long run, when it's (eventually) our turn to unload onto moderately attentive ears. Enjoy!
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So true. Listening is domething we all need to do. Inserting ourselves less is a necessary skill, I hate to say.
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