Today one of my clients said, “I tell people that coming to see you is like hanging out with a friend.” I was so happy and honored to hear that…I really take that as a compliment!
I knew what he meant when he said that to me…because during our time together we talk, I mean really talk. Even though he comes in to see me to maintain his health and deal with the issues that are bothering him, we have fabulous banter back and forth – we have a conversation.
I have suspected for many years that being heard and understood is probably half the reason people feel so much better when they come to see me. Yes, I deal with their ailments and treat their problems…but I also listen and am fully present and engaged.
Where does that happen anymore? Mostly we are too busy to sit down and talk. Conversation seems to be a dying art, and what a shame that is. To replace talking we have texts, emails, voicemails and all of the new forms of communication. But for me – there is nothing like an old fashioned face to face session spent talking.
Many days when I am pondering what I am grateful for, I think of all of the wonderful people who come in to see me. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do on a daily basis. I get to connect and share in so many lives; it’s really a fantastic feeling.
I can remember lots of times throughout my life when I’ve been with someone special and have taken away a great little tidbit from a conversation, or heard a funny story that made us laugh together…and those are fond memories indeed.
So next time you have an opportunity to sit and talk with a friend, a loved one or even someone new…savor it – you never really know what gifts that conversation may hold.
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