For many years, I sang in a large choir. During warm-ups, if we sounded a bit out of sync, our choir director would say, “Listen more than you sing.” We were invited to pay attention to our neighbors and the collective whole, allowing that awareness to guide how we sang and how we added that whole.
I think that is a good metaphor for many things.
Receive intentionally so you have enough energy to give.
Learn what is needed so you can add yourself in a focused way.
Be present with the collective so you are in touch with yourself.
Smuggling Grace 