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She set out a chair with a note: “For conversations that don’t fit in the catalog.”
The Note – “If you need to talk, I’ll sit.” People did—about resumes, breakups, grief.
The Rule – No advice unless asked. Mostly listening. Sometimes tissues.
The Spread – A second chair appeared. A teen painted a small sign: “Take a Seat, Leave a Weight.”
The Result – Library visits rose, yes. But more importantly, people returned each week lighter.
Life Lessons
- Listening is often the kindest action item.
- Community forms where conversation has a chair.
- Make space on purpose; people will fill it.
