Listen

Whenever I’d tell Pete what was worrying me, he’d listen and say, “I admire your problem but I don’t have a solution.” Or, “That’s certainly a predicament but I have no idea how to fix it.” I couldn’t help but feel disappointed. I wanted someone to fix what ailed me and make everything right again. Pete wouldn’t do that. He’d walk alongside carrying some of the load, but leave it to me to sort it all out. I learned from that. Now, when someone brings me their troubles, I hear them out … then walk alongside, a companion on the way.