IN an age dominated by rapid communication, and a culture that encourages people to express themselves loudly and frequently, the human skill of listening has quietly slipped into neglect. Everyone wants to be heard, yet far fewer are willing, or able, to listen. It’s perceived as passive, simple, or secondary to speaking. In truth, …
Caption: Fireworks explode in the sky to bring in the New Year around the London Eye and the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell "Big Ben", at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in central London at midnight on January 1, 2026. AFP/Brook Mitchell AZP …
