Comments on: Gratitude, Trust and Listening

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:35:53 +0000

Appreciate the info guys, thanks

By: Colon Cleansing

Colon Cleansing — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:32:29 +0000

I understand your thoughts, your article is so kind, I think everyone must read it, and maybe we understand that it is very important to listen and to trust each other.

By: JessTrev

JessTrev — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:43:28 +0000

Sommer, I so need the reminder. Attitude and openness are so important. Trust people, question institutions and companies? Sorry, BPA fresh on my mind... JessTrevs last blog post..Stocking The Shelves

By: SaraMamaGoesGreen

Sara*MamaGoesGreen* — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:46:35 +0000

Sommer, this is a great post, and I wanted to echo the bravo from all the other women who have commented.
I love hearing about the individual journeys that we are all on, and learning from the heartaches and triumphs. This is what makes blogging fun and worth reading!

By: Jenn (The Green Parent)

Jenn (The Green Parent) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:09:21 +0000

This is a great post Sommer! I personally have a hard time trusting people. Thanks for the reminder about how important it is to trust one another! Jenn (The Green Parent)s last blog post..Green Gratitude

By: Jennifer Taggart

Jennifer Taggart — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:33:57 +0000

Very eloquent post Sommer! It is funny – I did what Steve Covey suggests with the other green moms – gave them my trust without earning – but don’t do that with my husband for some of the stuff with the kids. Several times, I’ve had to stop myself from intervening to tell him to do it the “right way” (my way), and let him do it his way, trusting him to get whatever it is done, even if it is by a different path. Yet, when it comes to the green moms and moms of Earth, I gave over my trust – and opened myself to so many wonderful, intelligent, compassionate, fantastic women. Which only goes to show you that stuff comes together faster if we do trust and listen.

I’m also going to keep trying to listen – to the Earth and nature, to my children, to other voices – without multi-tasking. Which means cutting back on twittering!

Jennifer Taggarts last blog post..The FDA and Bisphenol A in Baby Bottles – Science for Sale

By: Green & Clean Mom

Green & Clean Mom — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:13:58 +0000

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I have to say, I had reservations about posting this but thanks for the great response. I’m glad I went through with it.

By: Mary Hunt

Mary Hunt — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:32:32 +0000

The blogosphere has proven to me without question that people are basically good (not evil) and that if you put your heart out there, others will respond in kindness. With plunging stock markets and global unrest, we forget that simple exchange of expectations. Thank you for the reminder.

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:28:10 +0000

Sommer,

This is a wonderful post and show how vulnerable we are to trusting people. I do believe that if more people really listened to other, instead of patting themselves on the back or their own agenda, we could work better together. I think you have to be a good listeners to be trusted because you have taken the time to value what someone else has to say.

Nothing upsets me more than to be ignored. So, I can imagine what others are feeling as well. Thanks for the reminder.

Annas last blog post..Lemons Vanquish Pots’ Heat Ring Woes

By: Lena

Lena — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:10:12 +0000

What a beautifully written post. Thank you for the little reminders, especially about really listening to our kids and showing appreciation to our husbands.
I am glad that I discovered your blog; I have really been enjoying it.