"I have always found the same thing to be true: people want more than anything to be heard and understood by others." Some thoughts on the importance of listening deeply to each other, especially as the world becomes more diverse.
Excerpt: "In any relationship, the longer it takes to really hear and understand the other side the more the damage mounts up and the more effort it takes to create trust again.... I would propose that instead of turning our relationship into another issue war, we use our circumstance to set an example of real people with real issues creating a working understanding where everyone is considered
Our current situation blends together many diverse elements of our community. In any situation with such a diversity of interest and desired outcomes it is important that each person bring one specific quality to the table: generous listening, listening that is genuine in its attempt to understand others."
Generous Listening - Tom Lutes The Inventure Group: Taking ChargePosted on April 3, 2002 06:46 AM