The Stories of Others

When was the last time you listened to the stories of others?

Question put to the sick by a Native American Medicine Man

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God

It is Monday morning

and I am entering another week

a week in which I will meet many people

all kinds of people

happy people, and people who are sad

those who are hurting

and those who smile broadly with joy

those who know who they are

and those with questions in their eyes

this week I will meet many people

all will be a gift

but only if I listen to their stories

it is hard to listen to the stories of others

if I am overwhelmed with my own stories

if I am listening to a cacophony in my own head

Lord, I need to listen to my own stories

they have their place

but Lord

fill me with your Spirit

your love

your peace

that

I might listen to the stories of others

They are the gift of life

and healing

to me