"Contemplative Listening" Meditation Series (Sun, Oct 10, 17, 24)
How deeply do we listen to others, ourselves, and the world around us? Do we ever feel unheard, misunderstood, or disconnected? Although our modern technology allows us to reach into outer space, somehow we have neglected the ancient technology that allows us to connect to our inner space.
Over the millennia, spiritual teachers have pointed to listening as a gateway to our awakened potential. We will explore various dimensions of listening:
Over the millennia, spiritual teachers have pointed to listening as a gateway to our awakened potential. We will explore various dimensions of listening:
- somatic listening - observing what is arising in the body and staying grounded in conversations with others;
- empathic listening - accepting our emotions and feelings as they are and extending this open-heartedness to others;
- generative listening - tuning into the deeper interconnected field where we let go of the analytical process; and
- sacred listening - respecting and serving the highest potential in ourselves and others.
