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Hearing is Not Listening

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Sarah E. Westfall
Nov 07, 2025
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I used to think that listening happened only with the ears. We hear words, a song, or the sound of laughter, and listening naturally occurs. But over the years (certainly amplified in motherhood), I have learned that listening and hearing are not the same.

Provided we do not have auditory impairment, sound constantly enters the ears, and the brain and bo…

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