What Does it Mean to Really Listen?

Listening, and really paying attention to what others are saying to you, can be a difficult challenge in today’s world. Many of us find that we’re busy running from activity to activity…and then there are our phones, computers and tablets where we’re bombarded with instant info and messages demanding our immediate attention.  How we listen, and how we respond speaks volumes to the other person about what they mean to us and if we’re really listening.