“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.”
—Carl Rogers (1902-1987)
Psychologist
Empathy
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Author: Penny Wilson Writes
Penny Wilson is a freelance writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing, Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123. View All Posts
Agree 100 percent. Listening is essential in communication. And empathy, an extra blessing.
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Thank you, Audrey. 🙂
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this is so true! ❤
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🙂 Thanks for visiting.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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❤
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So true. It’s hard to find a really good listener
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🙂 ❤
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Yes and the hardest for some to do
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Yes! Thanks, Beth ❤
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Yes its easy to sympathise but difficult to get an empathetical heart..
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True! Thanks for visiting! ❤
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