Bob Greene: Being seen, heard and deeply understood is one of the great human needs. At 83 years old he asks himself if anybody will miss him when he's gone. He says that for many young people they need at least one adult in their lives to make them feel wild crazy about them. That person surrounds them with unconditional affirmation day after day, time after time. The ultimate question isn't did i sell enough books or get good reviews? It's whether you'll have maxed out on my number of years on this earth. You know, if not, b a big opportunity.
Have you ever had someone come to you with a dilemma, but when you start to share your advice, they resist your every suggestion? The relationship gets more strained. You leave feeling frustrated, but when you open up, you immediately get advice and feel more alone and more confused than you were before. For this episode, I continue the conversation I started in Episode 17 with one of my heroes, Parker J. Palmer. He's sharing a story or two, some of the things he has learned over decades, and some actionable advice. By the end of this episode, you will be better able to help people unravel their confusion and find the right way forward.
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