Friday, May 9, 2014
What did you say?
I had planned on telling you how about how someone had
switched phones on me at work, but I will save that for another day. Tonight I
want to relate a conversation I had tonight. Well, not the literal conversation
but what I observed during it.
My wife had an interesting day at a great meeting, she
was telling me about the speakers that gave speeches during it and some of the
topics that were mentioned. The story she had to tell me, I got. I was
attentive, got the imagery, felt the story…and it was a good one.
After the story she went on to describe some of the other
things that she felt was interesting. On 1 instance I found that I finished the
story for her; it was not right or even close to what happened. I then
understood that I created it, I saw it, and felt compelled to insert my
version. Which by the way is very frustrating for her. After the quizzical look
and starting over I did my best to follow along. A short time later she stated
a word which I now do not remember at all, and it was as if everything shut
down. I could see her talking, I could hear not words but noise (that is not
meant to be in a mean way). But, I completely lost track. My mind went into
outer space, starting with that “trigger word” and progressing to who knows
where.
It took me a little while to come back, and when reality
did set in, I had missed part of the conversation. In reality it was just a few
seconds, but enough for her to say, Are you even listening to me?”
Well, yes and no. I heard up to the part…..and then….
I do not have to tell you that most people do not like to
tell the same story twice, and some stories do not need to be told twice. While
this was not one of those, I felt guilty for not being more focused on our
conversation.
I do this it seems at random times and for no apparent
reason. A word or phrase will hit me and off I go. It can be with anyone or on
anything. Sometimes it hurts the situation or some ones feelings, sometimes it
helps. I see a different world, which is fine. Recognizing it may benefit both
parties. I had never put it together before.
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