Thursday, May 14, 2009

LISTEN

Here is a skill so often overlooked--and I call it a skill now after learning how hard it is for some people to actively listen-- to anything or anyone.  I don't mean to generalize, for there are many out there who engage in listening and it is evident in their actions and speech--however, so often people are either predominantly consumed by their own thoughts that they don't realize how much can be learned from listening and pondering before talking. This can also be used when out in nature or from within. It is important to listen to our bodies, our earth, our surroundings---they can reveal so much to those who are listening. I always remind my students that hearing and listening are quite different and honestly, I learned that through trial and error. For so long I didn't take enough time to fully take in all that I could learn from sitting and listening....even recently I read that one of the key aspects of a true leader is the ability to listen. Words can be so powerful, as small as they may be in the scheme of things, but they linger in the consciousness whether we intend for our words to do so or not. Whenever I speak before thoroughly listening to my own inner voice I get flushed with embarassment....so...I hate to sound preachy, I am just venting...and forcing myself to be increasingly aware! : )

2 comments:

  1. Wow.
    Jenn, I just wanted to say thank you for your recent posts this week. Your contemplative spirit, words, and insights have been filling me with positive vibes and good things to consider. Your posts have been helping me get through this rough time and have helped me to get out of my own head and back into the universe at large. A million thanks and hugs to you for the sharing and the healing balm...It is so needed.
    xoxo

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  2. My Cyndy, that means more than diamonds to me! Really it is so reciprocal!! It's funny how what we blog takes strange shapes! I am glad that my rants and reminders help more than me, I couldn't wish for more!! Lots of love!!

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