He have ears, we hear things every day whether we want to or not, but do we pay attention to them? Do we really listen? It's not only music or the laughter or someone dear that's worth hearing in life, but all those little everyday sounds that anchor us in the present but which can … Continue reading 15 Things Worth Hearing Every Day
Can we truly understand another person? Her suffering, her fear, her aloness? When we say "I understand" or touch her elbow gently, can we offer her more than an emphatic response? We have words and facial expressions. We have eyes and ears and patience. We have writing and phones. We have blog posts. But is it … Continue reading Shh. Let Silence Speak
I want to listen to you To what you have to say Be it softly spoken or shouted out loud Be it a cheerful laugh or a snide remark Be it warm agreement or a burning scold I want to listen to you To what you have to say Whoever you are, whatever you do … Continue reading I Want to Listen
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