#attentive-listening

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fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 signs someone has a genuinely good heart, even if they seem cold on the surface - Silicon Canals

But over years of interviewing people for my articles, I've learned something surprising: some of the coldest-seeming people have the warmest hearts. It's counterintuitive, I know. We're taught to read warmth through smiles, enthusiasm, and social ease. But what if I told you that the colleague who seems distant might be the first to notice when you're struggling? Or that your seemingly aloof neighbor could be quietly performing acts of kindness you never see?
Relationships
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Neuroscience just discovered a weird way to tell when someone is really listening to you

People blink less when they concentrate harder on listening, so decreased blink rate can indicate attentive listening.
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
3 months ago

Why I'm Listening to My Aging Mother More Deeply Now - Tiny Buddha

Listening attentively to elders preserves their wisdom, honors dignity, and prevents cultural erasure of lived experience.
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