Acting Quote by Pauline Oliveros
“Listening is selecting and interpreting and acting and making decisions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sonic Meditations, 1995
Listening involves choosing what to focus on, interpreting meaning, acting on it, and making decisions based on that process.
In simple terms: Listening is selection, interpretation, action, and decision.
Practice active listening to improve decision‑making.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- therapy sessions
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance analysis and intuition?
- When is quick decision‑making preferable?
Counterpoint: Over‑analysis can lead to paralysis; sometimes intuition is needed.