why it is easier to advice than taking it.

Hi dhysanne. First of all wanna say thank you you have a good question. I agree so much! Things are always "Easier said then done". Sometimes it's easier to sound preachy without having the integrity to do so. Why is that so? In my own opinion, it's because we forget one simple but HARD thing: Putting ourselves in the shoes of other people. I won't say that I am not guilty of this because all of us are guilty of it at some point in our lives. I guess that's why it's easier to say something because we fail to see things through the situation itself. :( We forget the basic question, "How does it feel like to be put in THAT situation". That's why it's really important to LISTEN and think about what that person really needs.. Does he really need an advice? Or he just need a friend, a hug, or an affirmation in the situation. It's always important to remember that being a friend does not really mean you have to know-it-all or you have to be so wise. One of the best things we should have as a friend is to "understand" but not TOLERATE. They're different okay.. at some point our friends are in need of understanding, but that does not mean we should tolerate them by denying the truth itself. We can give advice is some ways our friend will better understand, and that's for us to find out how. :)

I may give advice to others but I am also needing advice on many matters in life. We are learning everyday. It is always good to give the lead for something you know best. Sharing and caring is something everyone should practice in life.

hey there.. i guess its all about the mind set.. you have to have an open mind.. so that when you give or are given an advice, you will take it whole heartedly and of course the person you gave advice to will take your advice since you also get other peoples advice.. sometimes people wont respect you and take your advice if you yourself wont be able to take others' advices for you..

I think "to say is easy, to do is difficult"....people always like to comment on something on others, if regarding themselves then they don't aware of it...It is easy just give suggestion, or critics on others, but on the other way round, if we are the one being criticized, maybe we'll be annoyed....

It is easier said than done. Each of us have different situation in life. A person that gives a good advice but fails to do it for himself only sees what others lack and not on himself.