The only way to know God, the only way to know the other, is to listen. Listening is reaching out into that unknown other self, surmounting your walls and theirs; listening is the beginning of understanding, the first exercise of

Tony Hendra
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This one is a little strange, but not as strange as it seems. It’s actually quite simple and the idea is pretty much what you would expect. Listening to those around us and trying to understand their way of thinking and living will allow us to know God and the world around us. It’s not so much about being able to describe what you have heard, but about having an understanding of the truth. Listening has always been a universal theme for people who want to connect with others.

Source: Father Joe: The Man Who Saved My Soul

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