I want to become a better listener. I want to be able to really hear what someone else is saying, without needing to offer advice or an anecdote from my own life. Teaching put me in the habit of telling others where to next. But why is my advice better than their own? I want to learn to help others think about where to next without telling them what I think they ought to do to get there. I think this involves more listening, perhaps some asking of questions, and less telling. I'll need to bite my tongue and think before I speak. Maybe I will get better at it with age and wisdom.
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