This class has started me analyzing everything

The scripture:
John 11:11-14
11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may aawake him out of sleep.
12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall ado well.
13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
Here is a great example of listening with autobiographical responses. The Apostles evaluated what the Savior was saying, and jumped to conclusions.
Doctrine And covenants 8:2
2 Yea, behold, I will atell you in your mind and in your bheart, by the cHoly Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart.
We must be careful not to use autobiographical responses when listening to the spirit.
Insights:
Today we started learning more of the “how” of empathic listening, not just the “how not” First things first, we must put away our agenda, and just listen. As we listen we should rephrase the content of what the person is saying, and also reflect their emotion. If we can’t quite get it at first we can practice a bit by “parroting”
Also we learned, that after understanding, we can be understood. We can tactfully induce others to meet our communications needs.

Application:
Empathic listening can be used almost everyday. Using it we can solve problems between our roommates, our friends and families. I even had an opportunity to use it while trying to help my roommate fix his car over the phone. (Some of the cables to the starter were loose.)
Also, as far as meeting our needs, everyone needs to be understood. Teaching communication skills to others will always benefit us when we truly need to work out our problems.

Teaching:
I talked with my mother (a great advice giver) over the phone about empathic listening, and how to better use it, especially when working with us, her children.