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Kindness Weekly: The Healing Power of Listening

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April 23, 2017

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space EditorEditor’s note: Healers worldwide have long understood the miraculous healing power of deep, compassionate listening. Listening forms the core of psychotherapy. Everyone has an innate desire to be "heard" but we spend most of our time "hearing" formulating our own responses, rather than being truly present and listening. Deep listening requires learning and patience but the rewards are truly rich as this week’s stories help illustrate. -Ameeta space
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space dmnsanantonio wrote: “Caring for homeless animals”
space Painiacs wrote: “Made bunches of bookmarks out of leftover fabric scraps for the kids at school. No waste and hopefully pass on the love of reading to kids!! :)”
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Featured Kindness Stories

Story1 Listening to the elderly man’s life story at the market was a blessing for both of them.
Story2 Her park bench became a “therapy listening” site for passers-by.
Story3 He developed an app to save discarded food and help people in need!
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Broadway Theater Gives Troubled Teens a Second Act

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April 23, 2017

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Broadway Theater Gives Troubled Teens a Second Act

I am confused by life, and I feel safe within the confines of the theatre.

– Helen Hayes –

Broadway Theater Gives Troubled Teens a Second Act

When we transform troubled youth, we change their futures and our our own. But how to reach them? Stargate Theater in New York City has a novel approach: it pays court-involved and at-risk youth to script and stage performance pieces. This process gives youths the opportunity to express themselves while aiming to reduce recidivism, teach literacy, and provide valuable work experience for their resumes. When Christopher Thompson first arrived at Stargate, he was shut down, had poor posture, and failed to hold his head high. The program helped him express his emotions, become more confident, and have hope for the future. It was a step in the right direction at a time when he needed it most — something we should be offering more to kids in need. Read on for full story. { read more }

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Learn more and watch a video about Stargate on their website. { more }

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