The Power of Listening

I did not realize that I was such an avid listener until my band director told me my senior year of high school when asked to describe myself. She had said that I would hear things that others in the class would not, and she always felt heard whenever I was in the room. I realized from that day on that I wanted to use that power for good. When I heard about a course that encourages students to listen to other people's stories, I immediately knew I wanted to participate. With a bit of hesitation, I took a chance and signed up for the course. I realized exactly why I had the intuition to join the class as I listened to the interviewee, whose story eventually became my monologue. I signed up for this class because I want people to feel heard. I know how important it is to share your story, as it often guides others that are put in similar situations. I am so thankful that they were willing to share their story with the class and me, and through their story, I have realized so many things, including the idea of constantly living in the moment.