A True Gift.

There are some people that always seem to know what to say, and when to say it.

Had to have a somewhat difficult conversation today. But fortunately, the person I was talking to was one of these people that always have the right words. One of those people that don't overreact so as to overwhelm you, or underreact (if there's such word) so as to make you feel that they may not have even heard what you said. As a result of this person's wisdom with words, issues were sorted out, rsponsibilities were clarified, and decisions were made. The difficult conversation turned out to be not that difficult after all.

This person was also able to ask the right questions. Some people readily volunteer information. Those people, you ask them "Tell me a bit about yourself", they will give you their life story. I don't tend to do that. I generally restrain from saying things unless asked. And only if really asked. This may not be a good thing. Especially since really asking is rare.

Sometimes you don't need words. Sometimes you don't need questions. Sometimes, even the sweetest sounds can give you a massive headache - your favourite music playing softly in the background, joyful people chatting amiably, even the gentle sound of the leaves rustling outside your window. Sometimes you just need silence. Some people are good at silence.

Being able to say the right things, being able to ask the right questions, being able to keep silent when silence is needed - a rare gift.

A true gift.