I’ve always heard the term active listening, but in sobriety it provides a huge amount comprehension. I used to hear what was being said, through a layer of concern about what that person thought of me. I’m sobriety, I only process exactly what is being spoken. If a person wants to convey an emotion, I ask them how it makes them feel or I share my emotion clearly and plainly. I am often surprised at the depth I can reach with this new perspective.
