This space is dedicated to sharing ideas, research, and reflections on the power of listening. Whether you're curious about the science behind feeling heard or the real-life impact of deep presence, these posts are here to inspire and inform.
What do two strangers from across the world, a VW Bug, and a 2am Buffalo street have in common? In this true story, Linda Lee Russell shares a spontaneous late-night encounter that turned into a beaut... ...more
Uncommon Togetherness
July 17, 2025•3 min read
What happens when people who aren’t expected to connect — do? In this reflective post, Linda Lee Russell explores the difference between Common Togetherness (family, friends, familiar groups) and Unco... ...more
Uncommon Togetherness
July 17, 2025•2 min read
I notice people reading the words “Uncommon Togetherness” and saying they don’t make any sense to them. Togetherness is togetherness AND it’s not uncommon! I hear them…
July 10, 2025
It was late Saturday night in 1973, 2am early Sunday morning. I just finished my shift on the Suicide Prevention Hotline in downtown Buffalo NY. It was a good shift, rewarding in that...
July 10, 2025
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