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What does it mean?
Sharing hopes deepens relationships and connection.
In plain terms
Listen to others dreams to build better bonds.
What can you take from it?
Connect by sharing hopes and dreams.

Where it applies

  • friendship
  • family dynamics

Putting it to work

  • active listening
  • sharing goals

Questions to consider

  • Whose dreams do you know?
  • How can you listen better?

Another view

Not everyone feels safe sharing dreams openly.

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