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The Art of Listening

The Art of Listening

Quiet - Open - Soften

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John Roedel
Aug 02, 2024
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We can tell the world about who we are by giving space for others tell their story. There are so many of us trying to talk at once that it sounds like we are living inside a jet engine.

I never stop moving my lips. I am a very large brick in this planet-sized wall of noise. I have to learn how to press my mute button.

Quiet my voice

Open my heart

Soften…

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