That's correct! We can learn different opinions through accepting them. Otherwise, I think that we can have a deep understanding of our own beliefs or perspectives during the same process.
From my perspectives, I would like to begin with a classic quote by Aristotle:' If you want to be a philosopher, you should have wonder and you should have leisure.' Likewise, becoming a good listener, it is essential to cultivate a sense of wonder and embrace varied opinions that come from others. To be more specific, To be more specific, I find myself challenged by opinions that differ from my own, causing a sense of disturbance Essentially, we hold disparate beliefs. Therefore, when I hear shocked opinions, it is a good chance for me to learn divergent perspectives and the most important thing is that it can effective reflect my deep beliefs. After that, I can make my beliefs visible and choose or even change them. So, I substitute the tendency to confirm my opinions or beliefs with an exploration of plural perspectives, thereby strengthening my connection with others.
On Jan 11, 2024 Jiaxuan Ren wrote on Disturb Me, Please!, by Margaret Wheatley: