An image from my morning walk.
Listened to a podcast about attention that I thought was brilliant. Lots of food for thought.
Yesterday I finished reading Their Eyes Were Watching God, a beautiful novel by Zora Neale Hurston. It has the kind of sentences that prompt a sharp intake of breath and putting down of the book for a moment of reflection.
Ottmar, what a scrumptious photo, with the fabulous exaggerated leaf shadows trying to break free to experience the sensual texture of that beautiful wall!
But that podcast you linked! I felt the knots that are choking and smothering my very life were spread out, examined, and untangled so that I can break free! I hope everyone listens.
yep- amazing photo’s tks for sharing. Good podcast too
the podcast reminds me about different listening styles – 1. reactive “already” listening; Listening about and 2. Proactive “generated” listening; Listening for.
For example – reactive listening ; agree/disagree, what’s the point, whats the answer , how can i fix it, find the fault , I already know, , etc
vs.
Generated – listening for-
alignment, coordinated action , mutual appreciation and respect, shared understanding ….holding space …
it’s a deeper listening
Ottmar, what a scrumptious photo, with the fabulous exaggerated leaf shadows trying to break free to experience the sensual texture of that beautiful wall!
But that podcast you linked! I felt the knots that are choking and smothering my very life were spread out, examined, and untangled so that I can break free! I hope everyone listens.
Right!?!?! I have Johann’s book on hold and can’t wait to dive into it.
I ordered his other book called LOST FOCUS which was also listed as STOLEN FOCUS, cause you know I couldn’t wait for the one on pre-order. :-)
yep- amazing photo’s tks for sharing. Good podcast too
the podcast reminds me about different listening styles – 1. reactive “already” listening; Listening about and 2. Proactive “generated” listening; Listening for.
For example – reactive listening ; agree/disagree, what’s the point, whats the answer , how can i fix it, find the fault , I already know, , etc
vs.
Generated – listening for-
alignment, coordinated action , mutual appreciation and respect, shared understanding ….holding space …
it’s a deeper listening