"...and all those who heard him were astounded at his intelligence and his replies."
This passage reminds m e of the power of listening and truly hearing. Oftentimes I'm only listening for what I want to hear and just waiting foir the answe rto arise that validates my preexisting understanding of how things are or how things ought to be. When I am truly open, without preconception or judgement I can hear new things and be astounded.
This, of course relates to the children in my life - my own and my students - but it also relates to anyone with whom I interact. I should prepare to be astounded by the smallest of interactions.
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