Sanwen
No. 21 · Listening
The verse
Listen quietly to what another says,
and hear the heart beneath the words.
What it means
Real listening begins with setting aside the urge to reply. In conversations today, listen more and speak less, and notice the feelings behind the words; it will bring you closer.
Something to do today
- In one conversation today, wait until the other person has finished before you respond.
Sanwen’s 60 fortune sticks are original modern verses written for this site, not a traditional temple set.