Fraser
Part of what I want from this "blog" is applying a human face to the abstractness of overseas missions. Since I started going on mission trips in high school, I always sensed a disconnect that's only natural to missionaries or ministries that take place all over the world. What does it have to do with me? Newsletters aren't a dis, but don't always give the real picture of what takes place on a weekly basis. I love this, because what you're reading now took place probably within a few hours of when you read this. You're apart of this ministry much more than you think.
I met with a guy named Fraser earlier. Tony had met him at some point, but does freelance documentaries and currently works for the BBC, the CBS/NBC/ABC of the UK. He's caught the excitement of Eikon and has committed to assisting in short-film/commercial video concepts that has such untapped potential in the area of ministry and communication.
I've noticed that Fraser likes to talk a lot. From the moment I met him a few weeks ago, he simply spends more time talking than listening. The thing about Fraser is he's very insightful. He seems to really think differently. This is typical of any truly creative person, their perspective of the world is, in some cases, very twisted.
I learned something new about him today. He's got two hearing aids, and I've always been curious what the extent of the damage is to his hearing. He always seemed to hear and respond intently, so it couldn't be that bad. He shared that he's got 80% hearing loss! He has to work extremely hard to listen to someone. It's exhausting in many cases.
Oddly, he can't hear very well, but listens better than most people I know. Listening is on the short list of things I admire in people. Our mind is constantly processing information, and when someone talks, it takes a very specific, focused effort to block that information and listen to what's being shared. Fraser may not be able to hear very well, but he sees and listens more than most people I know.
Not only did we come up with some really cool potential ideas today, his sharing gave me fresh appreciation for his giftings. He's not only used his lack of hearing to listen better, but is able to focus more visually when filming.
I'm not sure hearing loss is his handicap, but for many of us, it's ours.
I met with a guy named Fraser earlier. Tony had met him at some point, but does freelance documentaries and currently works for the BBC, the CBS/NBC/ABC of the UK. He's caught the excitement of Eikon and has committed to assisting in short-film/commercial video concepts that has such untapped potential in the area of ministry and communication.
I've noticed that Fraser likes to talk a lot. From the moment I met him a few weeks ago, he simply spends more time talking than listening. The thing about Fraser is he's very insightful. He seems to really think differently. This is typical of any truly creative person, their perspective of the world is, in some cases, very twisted.
I learned something new about him today. He's got two hearing aids, and I've always been curious what the extent of the damage is to his hearing. He always seemed to hear and respond intently, so it couldn't be that bad. He shared that he's got 80% hearing loss! He has to work extremely hard to listen to someone. It's exhausting in many cases.
Oddly, he can't hear very well, but listens better than most people I know. Listening is on the short list of things I admire in people. Our mind is constantly processing information, and when someone talks, it takes a very specific, focused effort to block that information and listen to what's being shared. Fraser may not be able to hear very well, but he sees and listens more than most people I know.
Not only did we come up with some really cool potential ideas today, his sharing gave me fresh appreciation for his giftings. He's not only used his lack of hearing to listen better, but is able to focus more visually when filming.
I'm not sure hearing loss is his handicap, but for many of us, it's ours.
posted by dcschmiddy at 7:32 AM
1 Comments:
I enjoyed your observations about Fraser. I like how you take the time to observe someone and pick out their positive qualities and what you appreciate about them. They can't help but sense your genuine interest and affirmation of them. That's why you connect so well with people. Keep connecting!!
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