16 pages • In Real Dialogue, “Mindful Listening” includes stepping into another’s point of view to express your understanding of it through paraphrasing and summarizing until that person feels mirrored. This skill is necessary when you are emotionally activated. Listening mindfully helps you hear what another is saying, even when you disagree and are emotionally activated. You learn to listen instead of rehearsing words to defend yourself. This short primer will assist you in being able to listen well in difficult conversations.