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“As we embrace our limitations and open ourselves to others that are different than ourselves, we learn. And, in that learning, we listen. And, in that listening, we can communicate our values through habits that shape the world as it ought to be.” - Elizabeth S. Parks
“In order to listen ethically, communicators must attend to numerous aspects of both the ways they are listening and being listened to as they go about their everyday lives. The ability to do this complicated activity well requires both intent and skill.” - Elizabeth S. Parks
“As we position ourselves in ways that we can listen ethically, our memories of beautiful dialogue can remind us that there is hope, hope that retaining our commitment to core values that create identities in our own selves, others, and our communities can build rather than destroy.” - Elizabeth S. Parks
“Listening is hard work. Listening is dangerous. Listening is risky.” - Elizabeth S. Parks
“We can invite each other into more hospitable worlds in which we listen the best versions of individual and collective humanity into being, not just for today but for all time. We can practice ethical listening.” - Elizabeth S. Parks
“Listening is difficult as it mandates that we open ourselves to new ideas, new people, new ways of being, and choose to embrace the role of learner rather than pretending that we are experts who know everything.” - Elizabeth S. Parks
“We can choose to offer invitation to others through our listening.” - Elizabeth S. Parks