The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice

The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice
by Kay Lindahl

The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice
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Author: Kay Lindahl
Illustrator: Amy Schnapper
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-02
ISBN: 1893361446
Number of pages: 140
Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing

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Summary: 5 Stars

Have you ever been involved in a conversation where you really felt heard? Where you felt that the individual you were talking to actually understood what you were trying to say? Where you didn't feel the least bit judged, belittled, or ignored? Sounds a bit like a dream doesn't it?

Sometimes it seems like most conversations are a waste of precious time. Trying to fill in the uncomfortable silence with small talk seems to be a pastime for many of us. Then, when we actually have a real conversation, we end up waiting for the other person to shut up so that we can make our point. The thought never occurs to us that we are missing out on over half of the dialogue and all of the experience.

I don't think that real communication has to be a far-fetched fantasy. In fact, after reading The Sacred Art of Listening I feel that it within all of our reach to really connect and make good use of the words we share. The notion is simple- to truly listen when others speak. The doing will take definitely take some practice but the result will be well worth effort.

Summary of The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice

Hearing and listening are two different things. Learning to listen-really listen-requires sacred practice.

The Sacred Art of Listening guides you through forty practices of deep listening-to our Source, to ourselves, and to each other.

"Learning how to listen to and speak with each other are essential skills for creating relationships that lead to mutual respect, dialogue, understanding, and peace. As I explore a spiritual approach to listening, my understanding of what it actually means to listen continues to expand. Listening encompasses much more than words. Listening is a way of being in the world. These reflections speak from that voice." -from Part One

Inspiring text and contemplative artwork combine to communicate the three essential qualities of deep listening-silence, reflection, and presence. They demonstrate that the key to healthy relationships and spiritual transformation can be as basic as practicing the art of listening.

You will learn how to:

--Speak clearly from the heart

--Communicate with courage and compassion

--Heighten your awareness and sensitivity to opportunities for deep listening

Enhance your ability to listen to people with different belief systems

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