We spend more time composing our responses than actually listening when talking to someone else. When our attention is completely consumed by other thoughts, we miss out on the richness of what is unfolding at the moment. This Valentine’s week, let’s try to really be present with another person’s words and experience. Listening with an open heart is one of the richest gifts we can give. – Ameeta
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| “The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich |
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| Editor’s Note: We spend more time composing our responses than actually listening when talking to someone else. When our attention is completely consumed by other thoughts, we miss out on the richness of what is unfolding at the moment. This Valentine’s week, let’s try to really be present with another person’s words and experience. Listening with an open heart is one of the richest gifts we can give. – Ameeta |
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| Kindness In the News |
| A proud mom packed her growing son 2 school lunches daily; she later finds out that he’s helping a friend in need. The two then go on to help other needy students at their school. |
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| From Our Members |
| After listening to a woman she just met at a party who expressed she doesn’t like people much at all, the KindSpringer was surprised when the woman thanked her later for just listening. |
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| Deep Listening |
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Thich Nhat Hanh invites you to take a step back and experience listening to another with only one purpose: to help him or her empty their heart. |
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