Trees can talk to each other. Do you want to know how? Our guest today is Michael Shields, host of Across the Margin: The Podcast. In this episode, we have talked about the power of active listening in looking for stories that are only waiting for us to be discovered. We’ve also discussed trees and how they communicate with one another. Yes, you’ve read that right. Disclaimer: This podcast contains affiliate links! That means if you purchase from the companies we promote using the links we provide, we receive a small commission. Thank you for your support! You can see our full affiliate disclosure here. [00:01 - 06:57] Opening Segment Let’s get to know Michael Shields Telling stories across the margins   [06:58 - 15:55] Finding the Best Stories   Why you should listen actively according to Michael  Michael’s advice to find the best stories How to put yourself in a position to make magic more often  [15:56 - 30:05] Sharing Life Experiences  Listen to our interesting exchange about vulnerability  How it leads to relatability  How can we move forward as a society?  Listen to Michael  [30:06 - 44:56] Navigating the Wood Wide Web Can trees communicate with one another?  Michael explains  Michael talks about the relationship between trees and mushrooms Why you should care about trees as told by Michael  [44:57 - 01:01:12] Taking Back Our Future    Are win-win-win solutions possible today? What to look forward to in difficult situations The emotion that has hijacked our future  [01:01:13 - 01:04:43] Closing Segment Connect with Michael. Links below Michael tells us why this is still an amazing world  Final words and announcements Tweetable Quotes: “The shared experience of humanity is something that can be so binding.” - Michael Shields “Look at the opportunity that we have at this point...realize what we mean to each other.” - Michael Shields   Resources Mentioned: Book: How To Do Nothing Book: Be Here Now Web article: Welcome to the Wood Wide Web, Meet the Internet of Fungus! TED Talk: How trees talk to each other Podcast: Hidden Brain‬   Affiliate Partner: Looking for high-quality art supplies? Look no further! Blick Art Supplies is the perfect place to get anything and everything you need, whether you're an expert or a beginner. Start here.   Email mikeshields13@gmail.com to reach out to Michael or connect with him on LinkedIn. Watch out for new episodes of Across the Margin on their Website, iTunes, Spotify, and Twitter.   Ever Widening Circles Link: https://everwideningcircles.com/ Conspiracy of Goodness Network https://conspiracyofgoodnessnetwork.com/ Affiliate Partners http://everwideningcircles.com/partners  EWC Ed: https://ed.everwideningcircles.com/ Donate! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=I-nvmUrlbDfU67bRoWWdOhFxiAM_W81jtIFBGCYzfCL6fG8oSUOg9ONIL9WR8LDjLEeYj0&country.x=US&locale.x=US EWC APP: https://everwideningcircles.com/good-news-app-ever-widening-circles-app/ Dr. Lynda's Book: https://www.dr-lynda.com/book/happiness