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How to Be a Good Listener
Sometimes we block the flow of information being offered and compromise true listening. Our critical mind may kick in, taking note of what we agree with and what we don’t, or what we like and dislike. We may look for reasons to distrust the speaker or make them wrong. Formulating an opinion is not listening. Neither is preparing a response, or
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They listen to hear, not respond.
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Being received can be the most fragile gate, because it’s the one you cannot fully control. Does the listener have the patience, the emotional room, the courage to take in what you’re offering? Listening is an act of devotion, yet no one teaches us how to do it. Many of us fumble by rushing to fix, rerouting to ourselves, averting our gaze from the... See more