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OF HEARING AND LISTENING 

 

Don’t just hear the words,

Listen and understand them:

Be in awareness:-

“It’s bad not knowing what’s said;” 

“Not caring to know is worse.”

OF HEARING AND LISTENING

OF HEARING AND LISTENING 

Don’t just hear the words,
Listen and understand them:
Be in awareness:-
“It’s bad not knowing what’s said;” 
“Not caring to know is worse.”
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Adamo Avatar
September 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Yo, Millard, It's hip 2 B U. Be well and walk In koolness. Tony Adamo
Lowe Avatar
September 24, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Thanks for the inspiring feedback, Tony. "Ah so, it go." I'm off to labors of love, that God has assigned me! One, peace and love.
Smith  Avatar
September 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM
A concise, effective wisdom tanka: its plain, imperative language beautifully enacts the distinction between merely receiving words and truly attending to their meaning. The closing contrast is particularly strong—turning a familiar idea about communication into a thoughtful ethical observation.🤔
Lowe Avatar
September 24, 2026 at 10:26 AM
One, Alison. Know that as I read your poetic words, my mind's ear is always listening; growing in inspiring-encouraging awareness. Thanks, peace and love.
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