“These calls provided for me an opportunity to look deeply into the layers that make up active listening. I teased apart those aspects of my listening that were more about listening to myself and moved towards a greater understanding of what it means to listen deeply to another as a way to really see and value them.”
“This offering invites you to settle into yourself to find and listen to the quiet wise voice within. This inner attunement prepares you to listen more fully when others are speaking, almost like learning to listen with all of your senses. ”
How do we cultivate the inner stability to listen generously to discover the truth and humanity in ourselves and others? It takes practice and it takes building relational trust over time. Listening Calls provide that container.
Every two weeks, a small group will gather with a facilitator for 1.5 hours to create a container conducive to exploring inner truths and clarity in these wobbly times. Each call includes a poem to invite reflection, a listening skill to practice, and time for each participant to listen to themselves out loud to discover new perspectives for the road ahead.
Skills include:
Being present and letting go of distractions & multi-tasking
Cultivating generous listening
Exploring the conditions for building relational trust
Witnessing another’s words without judgement
Tracking in your body what opens and closes conversation
Fostering kindness to self and others with wonder and respect
Are you seeking ways to foster your inner stability in a time of unrest? This series may offer tools leading up to the election and holidays.
REGISTER BY JAN. 18th
Format:
You will be welcomed into a small group of participants who will be constant throughout the three months. This consistency allows you to focus on your own learning edges in familiar community. Each session will end with reflection on learnings and invitations for practice listening in your daily life.
Cost: $250 for the six session series. Scholarships are available.
Scheduling: Sessions are scheduled based on participant sign ups. Please note your weekly availability when registering, and we will accommodate the days/times most convenient for you.
“I didn’t realize how wonderful it would feel to allow myself this time, nor did I realize the subtle and nuanced listening skills that would build and deepen the experience with others each time. ”