❍ A PRACTICE: MAKE A LIST OF CO-LISTENERS Think about the people in your life who have some (or all) of these qualities, people who: ask thoughtful questions listen for the answers don’t belittle you or say things that make you feel dumb don’t take themselves too seriously take you just seriously enough Finally, make a short list (maybe four to eight) of people you would consider asking to be part of a co-listening group. Consider people from your church, college friends, neighbors, family members, couples you admire, or longtime family friends. If you can’t think of anyone, that’s okay. Now
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