“Listening is such a simple act. It requires us to be present, and that takes practice, but we don't have to do anything else. We don't have to advise, or coach, or sound wise. We just have to be willing to sit there and listen.”

Margaret J. Wheatley Writer, consultant

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Amazing. I will share this with the women of our church. Thank you.

martie from aurora co, October 25, 2013

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