Tuning in Tuning out Respectful and not distasteful Accepting what is and putting what was on the back burner It had its purpose and begs to be reexamined when necessary Respect is paramount Easier said than done but difficult to accept that many people think they are higher and mightier than others Believe what you want People fall in love with people Color and ****** orientation don't play a role right away You can love a friend The love of a lifetime ideally comes along once That relationship is golden and hopefully forever Listening hard does nothing You might be forming a response not needed now Listening gently gets you where you want to be