Those who are not willing to listen

are not willing to learn.

Walk away.

There are plenty of people in this world who you can work with and love.

Problem solved.

***

Then think about the factions that violently divide this country.

How has walking away from those who don’t want to listen contributed to that division?

***

You can do all you can to make them listen,

while doing the lion’s share of listening yourself.

You can be patient and persistent -

even when you think

they are racist,

or bigoted,

or mysogenist.

(As long as you haven’t decided that they are just plain mean.)

Be the Lorax.

Melissa Rooney

Melissa Bunin Rooney writes picture books, poetry and freelance; reviews picture books for New York Journal of Books and live performances for Triangle Theater Review; provides literary and scientific editing services for American Journal Experts, scientific researchers and students; and writes and manages grants for 501c3 nonprofit Urban Sustainability Solutions. She also provides STEM and literary workshops and residencies for schools and organizations through the Durham Arts Council’s Creative Arts in Public and Private Schools (CAPS) program.

https://www.MelissaRooneyWriting.com
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