Your Ask Should Be Your Give

Your Ask Should Be Your Give

Many of us ask others to understand us, but we should strive to understand others before expecting them to understand us. The process of understanding involves seeking, conversing, and listening. When we seek understanding, others feel encouraged to share; through conversation, they begin to seek understanding in return; and when we listen, they are more likely to listen to us as well. Once we demonstrate these qualities of understanding toward others, they will also learn how to understand us.

Please list the people you wish would understand you better, and take the initiative to understand them first. Before we ask for understanding, let us give it. Giving is a testament to our generosity and willingness to connect with others. Seize opportunities to provide, so that we can cultivate relationships with more people who are willing to reciprocate.

M.L. Narendra Kumar

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