[arduanika]

> 2. To truly listen means to place yourself mentally and physically in a vulnerable state. Because you will likely hear things that run contrary to your experience, beliefs, and worldview. Judging people is often a self protection mechanism; which means you will almost never listen to someone.

A gem, thanks.

This can be especially rough for fans of early pg essays. You might find out that you didn't actually keep your identity so small after all. A double whammy!