I picked up Nina from the airport and it is wonderful visiting with her. I needed to stop my noise in my listening to young student, Rachel, who wanted to know what to do if a boy she doesn't like wants to date her. This is huge in her world, and in my listening I had my voices saying I needed to run out in time to collect Nina, this is insignificant, it will pass.... Being 100% present I changed my structural language, shifted my body, and gave her my full attention, slowing the pace of my voice to create even more space for her in my life. The physiological change created a different way of listening and I could totally focus on her needs. The mind follows the body's intent. We both felt complete at the end of the conversation.
Acknowledgments: airport server, information desk, random students
Annonymous good deed: clearing and wiping down the table at the airport after I finished eating, tucking in the chair so the area is ready for the next person. Being aware of the environment, those around me and how I contribute to make it a better place.
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