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"An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart." -- David Augsburger
Deep listening means listening beyond the words. Listening with the heart as well as the ears.
We can't do that kind of listening with a closed heart. Or a racing, sleep-deprived, or worried mind. We have to take care of ourselves if we want to show up for our kids.
You've probably noticed how different your child is when you listen with your heart as well as your ears. What do you need to do for yourself today so that you can really listen to your child? Every time you speak with your child today, can you bring your deepest and most respectful quality of listening?
Deep listening means listening beyond the words. Listening with the heart as well as the ears.
We can't do that kind of listening with a closed heart. Or a racing, sleep-deprived, or worried mind. We have to take care of ourselves if we want to show up for our kids.
You've probably noticed how different your child is when you listen with your heart as well as your ears. What do you need to do for yourself today so that you can really listen to your child? Every time you speak with your child today, can you bring your deepest and most respectful quality of listening?
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