definitions are:
to give attention with the ear (and i say heart)
attend closely for the purpose of hearing
to pay attention
to heed
to obey
to wait attentively for a sound
to listen for sounds of their return
informal definition - to convey a particular impression to the hearer; sound: "The new recording doesn't listen as well as the old one."
related forms:
listener
re-listen
un-listen
to listen is to try to hear, to hear is simply to perceive with the ear... (i believe it is more)
at least for me it's more...there is a reason for the listening.
there are tons of synonyms:
hear
interested
attending
attentive
accept
admit
adopt
audit
catch
concentrate
entertain
get
mind
monitor
obey
observe
receive
more later
grace and peace
oh, i got an ipad...doing a little playing on it
9 comments:
Happy and blessed new year Mary..I really like this post...very thought provoking, what a great new years resolution...to listen! Blessings, Connie
Mary, I find it "amazing" you and I have the same word.
It has been confirmed to me 3 times now.. and yours is the first painting I see today too.♥
Blessing.. blessings!
Great word for the year...I will enjoy gleaning from you this year. Which is how I started this morning, gleaning from your reading of The Allure of Hope by reading it myself...I kept wanting to say...thank you Mary...because it is hitting me right where I am.
Powerful word, my friend......between your word of Listening and my word of Communication we have about covered the gamet ....I can't wait to see how these words unfold for both of us during this coming year.....
Love ya,
Nanie
You know we say we hear, but many times we aren't really hearing what's being said...So listening is something we really need to learn more about...I have yet to pick my word. Blessings my sweet sister. Bevie
congrats on the ipad. I have one and love it. You can download the coolest apps and do so much. Listening....a great word for me to think about. Thanks Mary...it's gonna be a great year.
I'm sure you had a great Christmas, and here's to a fab new year.
love the journal pages, it's great to see your art again after your break. Here's to a creative new year!
My husband is a significant "listener".. I tend to float too quickly and have a mind that is running. I am so blessed to be with a "Listener".
Hmmm...listening is a deep, inside word somehow, Mary. Big work for the seeking heart.
May what you hear be full of grace and joy, and above all Love.
Happy New Year !
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