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One of the
most important habits of a creative thinker is to be a good
listener. Stand guard at the ear-gateway to your mind,
heart, and spirit.
Listen
to the good. Tune your ears to love, hope, and
courage. Tune out gossip and resentment.
Listen
to the beautiful. Listen to the music of the
masters. Listen to the symphony of nature--the hum of the
wind in the treetops, bird songs, thundering surf. . .
Listen
critically. Mentally challenge assertions, ideas, and
philosophies. Seek the truth with an open mind.
Listen
with patience. Do not hurry the other person. Show
them the courtesy of listening to what they have to say, no matter
how much you may disagree. You may learn something.
Listen
with your heart. Practice empathy when you listen.
Put yourself in the other person's shoes.
Listen
for growth. Be an inquisitive listener. Ask
questions. Everyone has something to say which will help you
to grow.
Listen
creatively. Listen for ideas or the germs of
ideas. Listen for hints or clues that may spark creative
projects.
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