This is a reminder to myself. I have always admired my indigenous friends listening skills. Many of them, who were raised in their own culture, are taught from an early age that when an elder speaks "listen and do not interrupt." It's such a refreshing experience when someone is truly listening to our words intently. I have grown up in a culture that doesn't really listen, but only waits so they have a chance to speak, or jumps in and changes the subject. I still do this sometimes, but I'm working on changing this habit. A lesson I am learning from Sweetwater Nannauck. — with Sweetwater Nannauck.
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