The word “listen”, “Mon” (聞)is the Chinese character for a gate, and puts ears into it. So try to listen to what is next to the gate. The gate is closed and you’ll not be able to enter so you put your ears at the gate and you listen to it. What does the “beyond the gate” sound like? What is the sound of what is happening there? Is there any voice of what is happening there? This is actually the spirit of listening. Beyond the word there is  the subconsciousness and you try to understand the subconsciousness of the person in front of you, so you sincerely listen to them . ........When you listen you need two aspects in your spirit. One is to listen without any previous concept or any previous judgement. ....... If you cannot listen to other people’s words then  how can you listen to the words of the Great Spirit of the Universe? ......and always listen to what good things can happen in the future. This is the real meaning of listening, this is the meaning of accepting others.
“Accepting others” means accepting the bright future of others: your determination for the good future of yourself and others. .......