Other People

I mentioned listening to other people. 

You can tell when people are listening .It's a pleasure to behold when a bell rings and you switch on because someone is actually listening.

Some of us don't have loud voices. An aggressive manner. A dominant presence.

But observation can expose wonderful insights from thoughtful considered folks.

It was a surprise talking to the hairdresser this morning. I know hairdressers  are up there with  the best when it comes to gossip and the latest take on every news item that has graced the papers on the chairs for the waiting customers.

I have always been amazed at what I have learnt in that short time sitting in a chair while my locks are trimmed, shaped and trimmed some more because the conversation has been extended. Just think of  the wealth of knowledge gained by those hairdressers who have cut curls of blondes and brunettes and grey haired gits for countless years. I mean we go go back for more  unless we have a bald head .Every time we frequent the red blue and white signaled surgeon we tell more. The accumulated knowledge is immense.

The red on the barbers pole explains the historical fact that they once conducted surgery. Thank goodness it is not the case today. Even though the scissors and gear neatly laid out in wait for customers is pretty impressive and may reflect a wish to conduct fine surgery on unsuspecting customers hair.

Where was I.

I mentioned some issues relating to flood protection and solutions and rain events as my hairdresser had been understanding in previous visits. Well she unleashed. Here was that accumulated knowledge stored up from a line of long haired repeats that have divulged various aspects of their private lives and experiences in facing the wrath of nature.

I listened.

It was a pleasure to hear confirmation of a surprising quantum of logic obviously gleaned from looking in the mirror at wise heads. She had an outstanding understanding of a complex situation. A depth of understanding that surprised me. 

I walked out feeling enlightened in the head and lightened on the head .What a start to the day.

I wonder if all  hairdressers are listeners?        

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