Over the years, my friends have naturally expressed opinions in the course of a day, a lunch, a recording session.  Some things were said to me and some were simply said near me.  Either way, I was listening and so was my subconscious.   Ok, let’s be honest–these are things guys have said to me.  Here are a few of those opinions that stuck in my actions, for better or worse:

1.  “I can’t stand listening to the car radio at such a low volume.  Fingers on a chalkboard.” I have to consciously remind myself to turn it down so that I don’t go deaf.
2.  “Here’s my copy of The Rum Diaries.  (insert: sly smile)” I fight my refusal to be shocked and awed.
3.  “This man right here?  He’s a good man.” I constantly agree.
4.  “OH! She’s wearing braids! Man!” I wear braids once a month to see who catches it.
5.  ” ‘Dude’ is the most versatile word in the English language.” I use it while substitute teaching.  It is most versatile with Middle School-ers.
6.  “It’s fine.” I move on.

If you have ever wondered if anyone is listening, wonder no more.  We are all listening.  And when you speak, somewhere in heart, in mind, or in hand, we take action.  This is our great habit.  We listen to one another.