Listen to Understand, Not to Fix
28 April 2026
Janie read How to deal with chronically negative people by Maggie Penman and appreciated her suggestions on how to be a better listener when dealing with someone who is chronically negative.
What We're Reading Now
Be Rebellious
31 March 2026
Rachel was inspired by David Gate’s words in A Rebellion of Care: Poems and Essays and started noticing more opportunities for quiet rebellion in everyday life.
Listen, Ask Questions, and Listen Some More
17 March 2026
Barbara read David Brooks’ new book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, and appreciated affirmation that her practice of asking questions is the pathway to deeper connections.
Pause Before You React
3 March 2026
Janie read Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) by Amy Gallo and appreciated Gallo’s no-nonsense recommendations.
Try Harder to Imagine the Worst
17 February 2026
Allison read Why It’s Best to Imagine the Worst by Dr. Tanmeet Sethi and appreciated powerful advice on a better way to listen to someone who is dealing with something painful.
