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Feb 1, 2018
"Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable." --David Augsburger
The Exquisite Risk: Daring to Live an Authentic Life
In "The Exquisite Risk: Daring to Live an Authentic Life", best-selling author Mark Nepo focuses on the relationships between people who share experiences and create bonds of love. Nepo himself is a cancer survivor, and the philosophy in his book delves into some of the experiences he has shared with caregivers and doctors during his treatment and recovery, focusing on the blur in lines between those being treated and those doing the treating. The beauty of his writing shows the interconnectedness and repetition in nature and biology, and how important it is to take time to hear those around you, as well as to be heard.
BE THE CHANGE
Listening is not always easy. Our daily lives can be incredibly distracting, and sometimes we are more concerned with sharing our own experiences and feelings, we miss the signals that someone else needs us to hear them too. Practice listening. Whether it is your grandparents sharing stories of their youth, the sounds of nature on a walk outside, or listening to your own thoughts, take 5 minutes to stop and listen. Notice things like body language, tone, volume, words being used, or what animals or man-made items are adding to the atmosphere. For more guidance, visit the Spirituality and Practice website. More ...
