Created for Understanding

One of the more frustrating experiences we can have is the feeling of being misunderstood. All relationships require levels of understanding for them to be ful lling and satisfying. All relationships require communication. We all communicate. However we are not all understood - at least not as often as we would like. Fast moving life-styles constant exposure to media changes occurring at break-neck speeds all seem to leave the ability to watch look and listen to each other more challenging than ever before. We are overly distracted self-oriented cynical and desensitized. We have learned to tune each other out. Having a great deal of knowledge does not always translate into the ability to truly understand. If we would spend the time and slow down the process we would have a better chance of developing understanding and wisdom. We are ensnared in our ability to understand by a web of the modern fast moving lifestyle. As a result our unconscious response to relationship building is Who has time for that? As a seasoned minister and counselor who is rooted in a deep spiritual foundation Dr. Shaw o ers this book as a beacon of hope for behavioral change. I invite you to delve deeper into this timely provocative treatise to nd out why we all aim to be and need to be understood. -Bishop Adria n Starks World Victory International Christian Center Greensboro NC Dr. Shaw has authored a signi cant contribution to the eld of interpersonal relationships. Masterfully weaving profound Biblical truths together with deep psychological insights he creates a beautiful mosaic of relational learning healing and growth. is outstanding book leads the reader into a powerful process of personal discipleship and practical development in their relationship with God themselves and others. -Jared Pingleton Psy.D. Vice President of Professional Development American Association of Christian Counselors Forest Virginia