Marriage Course - August 29, 2012

Day 12 - Hindrances to Listening - Filters

Marriage

• we all listen through filters but often we are unaware of them
• when someone is speaking, our own memories, attitudes, prejudices, physical environment, lack of interest, etc. all affect what we hear
• some of the time we are listening more to ourselves than to the other person
• effective communication requires us to control the conversation in our mind

Question:Complete the worksheet under "Extras -> Study Guide"

From Series: "Marriage"

Study Guide

More Messages Associated With "Family"...

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  • bedtime

–          important that children get enough sleep (see table attached)

–          bath time. story time, prayer time

–          provides natural opportunities to talk to and pass on our values to our children

–          sets in place channels of communication on every IeveI

  • emotional
  • physical
  • spiritual

Do your children get enough sleep?  Why?  What changes to routine might help?

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