Before We Speak

Joshua Cintron

Understanding begins when listening outweighs the need to be heard.

I catch myself thinking about what I’m going to say when listening to someone speak. When I do, I realize that I care about being heard more than hearing the person.

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About The Author

Joshua Cintron

Joshua Cintron is a poet, Air Force veteran and finance professional, and the voice behind Sayspire. He writes for searching souls: people who climbed the ladder of conventional success and still feel trapped. His poems are about breaking free from life’s cages and finding meaning beyond the paycheck. He is the author of Upon a Moonlight Kiss.