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. 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…mehr
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. 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 systemsHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Kay Lindahl, the founder of The Listening Center in Long Beach, California, is author of How Does God Listen?; Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening: A Guide to Enrich Your Relationships and Kindle Your Spiritual Life and The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice. She is coeditor of Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership: Where Grace Meets Power (all SkyLight Paths). Kay Lindahl is available to speak on the following topics: * The Sacred Art of Listening * The Power of Listening * The Transforming Nature of Listening * The Lost Art of Listening * Is Anybody Listening? * The Importance of Listening for Health Care Professionals
Inhaltsangabe
Part One: The Beginning Your Invitation 3 The Circle of Life 6 Part Two: Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening 1. Qualities of Deep Listening Listening for essence 11 2. A Sacred Art Listening as spiritual awareness 14 3. Using Silence Listening to access your stillpoint 17 4. Learning from Experience Listening for new possibilities 20 5. Communion Listening to communicate 23 6. Rituals Listening for meaning 26 7. Dialogue or Discussion Listening for context 29 8. Seeking Common Ground Listening to appreciate 32 9. Common Values Listening for connection 35 10. Presence Listening from your heart 38 11. Conversations of the Heart Listening for soul 41 12. Creating Safe Spaces Listening with love 44 13. Self-Expression Listening with humility 47 14. Practicing Peace Listening to understand 50 15. Creating Harmony Listening for integration 53 16. Delving Deeper Listening for insight 56 17. Simple Sharing Listening for experiences 59 18. Love in Action Listening as caring 62 19. Hearing Nuances Listening for each voice 65 20. Slowing Down Listening to reflect 68 21. The Voice Within Listening for change 71 22. Assumptions Listening for clarity 74 23. Learning from Passion Listening for vision 77 24. Contemplative Prayer Listening for guidance 80 25. The Agenda-free Conversation Listening with openness 83 26. Cultural Differences Listening without prejudice 86 27. Attention Listening for perspective 89 28. Hospitality Listening as a gift 92 29. Focus Listening for the holy 95 30. Engage First Listening beyond appearances 98 31. The Challenge of Change Listening creatively 101 32. Relationships Listening for deeper connections 104 33. The Gift of Solitude Listening to the silence 107 34. Practicing Reflection Listening for the questions 110 35. A Sacred Meeting Place Listening through prayer 113 36. Recognizing Intolerance Listening for your humanity 116 37. Patience Listening with intention 119 38. Harvest Time Listening with gratitude 122 39. Being Yourself Listening with authenticity 125 40. Being Complete Listening beyond the past 128 Part Three: In Closing Listening in Your World 133 Principles of Dialogue 134 How This Book Was Created 136 How the Art Was Created 137 Acknowledgments 138 Source Notes 140
Part One: The Beginning Your Invitation 3 The Circle of Life 6 Part Two: Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening 1. Qualities of Deep Listening Listening for essence 11 2. A Sacred Art Listening as spiritual awareness 14 3. Using Silence Listening to access your stillpoint 17 4. Learning from Experience Listening for new possibilities 20 5. Communion Listening to communicate 23 6. Rituals Listening for meaning 26 7. Dialogue or Discussion Listening for context 29 8. Seeking Common Ground Listening to appreciate 32 9. Common Values Listening for connection 35 10. Presence Listening from your heart 38 11. Conversations of the Heart Listening for soul 41 12. Creating Safe Spaces Listening with love 44 13. Self-Expression Listening with humility 47 14. Practicing Peace Listening to understand 50 15. Creating Harmony Listening for integration 53 16. Delving Deeper Listening for insight 56 17. Simple Sharing Listening for experiences 59 18. Love in Action Listening as caring 62 19. Hearing Nuances Listening for each voice 65 20. Slowing Down Listening to reflect 68 21. The Voice Within Listening for change 71 22. Assumptions Listening for clarity 74 23. Learning from Passion Listening for vision 77 24. Contemplative Prayer Listening for guidance 80 25. The Agenda-free Conversation Listening with openness 83 26. Cultural Differences Listening without prejudice 86 27. Attention Listening for perspective 89 28. Hospitality Listening as a gift 92 29. Focus Listening for the holy 95 30. Engage First Listening beyond appearances 98 31. The Challenge of Change Listening creatively 101 32. Relationships Listening for deeper connections 104 33. The Gift of Solitude Listening to the silence 107 34. Practicing Reflection Listening for the questions 110 35. A Sacred Meeting Place Listening through prayer 113 36. Recognizing Intolerance Listening for your humanity 116 37. Patience Listening with intention 119 38. Harvest Time Listening with gratitude 122 39. Being Yourself Listening with authenticity 125 40. Being Complete Listening beyond the past 128 Part Three: In Closing Listening in Your World 133 Principles of Dialogue 134 How This Book Was Created 136 How the Art Was Created 137 Acknowledgments 138 Source Notes 140
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