“I believe the greatest gift I can conceive of having from anyone is to be seen by them, heard by them, to be understood and touched by them” Virginia Satir
”Only that in you which is me can hear what I’m saying.” Ram Dass
"Effective listeners remember that words have no meaning - people have meaning. The assignment of meaning to a term is an internal process; meaning comes from inside us. And although our experiences, knowledge and attitudes differ, we often misinterpret each other’s messages while under the illusion that a common understanding has been achieved." Larry Barker
"One friend, one person who is truly understanding, who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider a problem, can change our whole outlook on the world." Dr. E. H. Mayo
"Man's inability to communicate is a result of his failure to listen effectively." Carl Rogers
"Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand." Karl Menninger
"To say that a person feels listened to means a lot more than just their ideas get heard. It's a sign of respect. It makes people feel valued." Deborah Tannen