The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Friday, May 13, 2011

Question #3

Why do you think it is so hard for us to take the time to listen and seek to understand others rather than just accepting our own conclusions and judgments as truth?
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  1. SueMay 15, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Here is a chance to share what I have learned from Dad and from some of my own experiences. - What we see and think we understand is truth to us. We interpret what we experience from our viewpoint, because that is the only viewpoint that is really internalized in us. However, other people have different experiences from ours, and that influences how they may see the very same event or experience. What they see and understand about that experience is truth to them because that is what they see and understand and know inside of themselves. It is just interesting that two different people can see and experience the same thing, and yet they can come away from that experience with two completely different understandings - both OK and both right - but both different, just because they are seen from two different people's perspectives.

    I thought that was especially true when Kate found out about her sister's Karen's experience with her baby. It reinforced to me how important it is not to judge others, and to realize that others may see the same situation you saw but interpret it completely differently. That's such a great lesson for our lives. I really hope I can internalize that one and really live by what it taught.

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  2. BethanyMay 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I think we have to get past the insecurities we have within ourselves to be able to give that unselfish kindness to others.

    So many times I am sorting out feelings and reminding myself not to be offended before I am even thinking about the other person.

    Tricky stuff. I think life is a big fat practice for perfection. I continue to need lots of patience and tons of practice!

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  3. The Eight FamilyMay 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    This kind of goes along with my comment from the last question. I think for me it comes down to humility. Having a stronger desire to be a better person than to be right. Once the priorities are in line, it seems we are so much more open to knowledge and wisdom from wherever it comes.

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  4. Jenny Axford CookMay 17, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I think when you are used to how something works for you or how you think things should be, it is so much easier to feel like there isn't another way that could work as well. But I honestly think these kinds of lessons are taught in time and experience and I think some things, like having a baby, can only be understood once it's experienced and even then it is so different that other people say it might be even with similar circumstances.

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  5. The SimonsOctober 23, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Wow, mom I loved what you said, and it fits you & dad too! I often wonder myself how you both can be so different in some things and so similar in others. You are so wise grasshopper!

    Personally I think it can be hard to listen and take others advice. Mostly hard to listen. Matt's family really struggles there. Its amazing to me how much someone will open up to you and really teach you things when you stop, close your mouth long enough, and really listen. I think the need for acceptance and validation in all of us can sometimes be louder than our desire for communicating and being taught.

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