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In his article, “Seven Reasons We Need Mister Rogers More Than Ever,’ Paul Asay describes how Fred Rogers demonstrated the profound power of truly listening to one another:

“He listened to those around him—no matter how young they were, no matter what they said. Children might tell him something funny. Or tragic. Or profound. He treated each missive as a gift…

I used to think of myself as a good listener. I’m not so sure anymore. I ‘talk’ for a living, here and elsewhere. And sometimes, even when I’m listening to the people most precious in my life, I feel my attention wander. I can feel my eyes darting, looking for the next distraction; search the conversation for another opportunity to let folks know what I think. How many times have I lost an opportunity to listen and learn? How many moments have I lost to create a greater connection? More broadly, how many of our societal ills and angsts could be treated and even healed through just… listening? I think we’d be surprised.”

Source: “Seven Reasons Why We Need Mister Rogers More Than Ever,” by Paul Asay, June 6, 2018, Patheos.com

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