Comments on: Ann-Marie on Listening that Makes a Difference

By: Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:53:06 +0000

You’re most welcome. Here’s to putting your ideas into some form of action!

By: Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:53:03 +0000

Exactly Chris. I agree that we do already know the answers to our questions. Creating the space to work through the process in our heads is what is required. To verbalize it and come to a conclusion by ourselves is very liberating. By being a great listener that is what you have the ability to create for someone else. What a contribution, what a gift.
Wonderful!

By: Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:47:28 +0000

Hello Zeenat.
To be fully present with another and really listen to them can create an extraordinary experience between two people. To listen without filters ,without judgment takes some doing in my book as everything I hear needs to pass that Little Voice filter in my head. You know the one that constantly blabs on about everything and everybody.
Well that’s the one that I have been working on.
Zeenat you nailed it, imagine a world where there was no inner or outward judgment. Just think of what we could create then… what a game we could play.
Huuummm
Hugs to you

By: Chris Edgar

Chris Edgar — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:38:48 +0000

I do think the most important service I provide to people I work with is my ability to listen compassionately and nonjudgmentally — when I do this well, I don’t need to give suggestions or advice, and what people want to do and how they’re going to do it just spontaneously flows out of them. People really know the answers to most of their own questions, I think — they just need a place where it’s safe to reveal what the true answers are.

By: Zeenat{Positive Provocations}

Zeenat{Positive Provocations} — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:25:25 +0000

HI Ann Marie and Wilma,
I like how the conversation just flows here
This is a topic that has been close to almost everyone, without them actually being aware how important it is. But most of the time when the situation presents itself to listen…and i mean really listen to especially our loved ones….it helps to hear everything. I dont think “Filtering” should be an option…cause you never know what it is youre missing..and how important a point it is…We never know…that in our listening, how much healing is going on inside the other person. Most of the time when people are given a chance to speak out loud and just vent..they are able to clarify things for themselves. If we can be a catalyst in that process of clarity….I think we can truly truly value becoming good listeners.
My big baby hubby taught me good listening…we often quiz each other after an even mundane conversation or movie..just to make sure we have been paying attention I used to fall short….But not anymore..am still learning to be truly attentive without being in the counselors seat with a paper and pen.
I love playing observation games..they help my memory and my listening Both requiring a sharp and patient mind.
Listen attentively and dont filter…thats the most important i think.
Love how Your two lovley ladies make me think
BIg HUg.
Z
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