“Of the ferryman virtues, this one was his greatest: he knew how to listen like few people do.”(pg. 82) He can listen, and when he does, he speaks not a word. The ferryman can make the speaker feel their words absorbing into him. He did not judge, nor did he skip information. He simply sat, and allowed Siddhartha’s words flow through him. This made Siddhartha realize the joy, and happiness that comes from opening up to such a listener. “Having ones own life-ones seeking, one’s suffering-either this others heart.”(pg. 82) If you can find someone who can listen, you can find answers in yourself by re examining information. It feels good to be heard. In the end, this is one step closer to enlightenment. It means Siddhartha can now listen. He can now make others feel like the ferryman the ferryman listened to him.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The Virtue of Listening
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I really like your post! I thought your word choice and how you explained the virtue of the ferryman was very thought out. I loved how you used qutoes from the book, to support the ferryman's virtue. I loved quote great job!
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