Practice mindfulness in listening from "summary" of The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
To truly listen to someone, we must practice mindfulness in our listening. This means being fully present in the moment, focusing our attention on the speaker without allowing our minds to wander. It requires us to set aside our own thoughts, judgments, and distractions, and to give the speaker our full, undivided attention. When we practice mindfulness in listening, we are able to pick up on nonverbal cues and subtle nuances in the speaker's tone of voice and body language. We can better understand the emotions behind the words, and empathize with the speaker's feelings and experiences. This deep level of listening allows us to connect with the speaker on a more meaningful level, and to truly understa...
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