Not At Risk

"No man has the right to dictate what the other men should perceive,

create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves,

their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit."

Ansel Adams

When a person speaks to us, our listening field should be clear and open to new arrivals of thought, theory or concept.  Our focus is on the arrival of information regardless of our own private preferences.  To listen does not commitment to confirmation nor denial.  We are simply offering an open space for a person to be genuine.  

We are being lesser than if our mind is preparing a response before the new information is even offered. As one speaks, we are not obliged to contradict nor confirm.  Adjust the mind like opening a window for fresh air.  Dismiss preconceived opinions and stand in the space of being a listener, not orator.  

We all want to be heard.  It is important to hear our thoughts take shape into words.  We are not necessarily sharing for acceptance nor judgment.  Our intention is to speak our truth in the present moment.  We have the ability to change after speaking as this is the flexibility in learning. The one who excels understands his or her core values and is not at risk by listening to others.