Venting and listening

 

Recently when I gave in to venting out I had an afterthought. Was I doing right by venting out? right to the other person- dumping one's baggage onto another? 

Often we take people for granted. I have heard friends mentioning how drained they become while listening to someone venting out. Their mind space is now filled with our garbage. Listening requires mindful effort.

I shall be more mindful now on. I wish for the pattern to become weak and dissolve. I shall seek other outlets or maybe therapy for myself if need be.