Have you ever found yourself talking to someone who was not actually listening? We have all experienced that and have been that inattentive person as well. Thich Nhat Hanh's "compassionate listening" requires the listener to be fully present and empathetic, and allows for true healing. When we truly experience this, our world and our sense of self can transform dramatically. - Jane
"One friend, one person...who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider a problem, can change our whole outlook on the world." - Dr. E.H.Mayo
Editor's Note: Have you ever found yourself talking to someone who was not actually listening? We have all experienced that and have been that inattentive person as well. Thich Nhat Hanh's "compassionate listening" requires the listener to be fully present and empathetic, and allows for true healing. When we truly experience this, our world and our sense of self can transform dramatically. - Jane
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