I hear you about workplaces being difficult spaces into which to bring engaged listening. I think this is partly because many offices seem to be places where love, care, emotion, and other parts of ourselves vital to relationship are actively checked at the door. I wonder why that is.

This reminds me of a favorite professor of mine, who managed to create a classroom experience unlike any other by the way that she communicated with and held space and attentiveness for her students. She modeled empathy, sincere presence, and deep listening, creating a space where everyone else took cues from her, and her classroom became a place where people felt safe and valued. She definitely reminded me that it's possible to create pockets of respect and care within environments that aren't conducive to those things, which is something I aspire to.

So nice to share space with you here! I wish you the best as you work toward your degree. :)