I am always surprised at how powerful the act of listening is. This afternoon I had a long chat with a good friend of mine. This fella has lived in a local shelter for 32 years and may be the smartest individual I know. Despite hours of conversation, I had never asked him, before tonight, how he thinks the homeless and disadvantaged population of Syracuse can be better served. However when I did open my ears and when I became receptive, I heard some extremely profound and insightful things. Things that I know as college students, we can implement. An act as simple as listening goes a mighty far way...
Thanks all.
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