LESSON 201
Listening to Connect
Welcome back! I’m glad you’re here. Use the resources below to explore this lesson more deeply, reflect on what you’ve learned, and put it into practice.
Resources for This Lesson
watch
Listening Courageously Can Bridge What Divides Us
Juliana Tafur | TEDx
Discover how listening with genuine curiosity can help us understand another person’s story and build meaningful connection—even when we disagree.
Read
The First Duty of Love is to Listen
Gottman Institute | Article
Good listening is one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love. Learn practical ways to be fully present, ask better questions, and help others feel truly heard.
Lesson Note
Some of the richest relationships in your life may be hiding behind differences you haven’t taken the time to explore. Stay curious. Ask another question. Listen a little longer. You may discover that what connects you runs much deeper than what separates you.
Reflect & Apply
What might change in one relationship if your goal became simply to help that person feel seen, heard, and understood?