How do your interactions make other people feel?

Do you talk about yourself all the time? Does every exchange end up a discussion about you and your issues or accomplishments?

How do the stories you tell make other people feel?

Does every story you tell make you look like a perfect person? When someone tells a story, do you feel an overwhelming desire to “one up” them with a tale of your actions?

How do other people feel when you are done talking to them?

Did you learn anything about them? Did you make their day feel lighter by asking thoughtful questions and offering helpful solutions, even if all you can do is pray?

Everyone brings some level of joy. Some people provide it when they come to talk to you. Others do when you finally go away and stop talking.