The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice
by Kay Lindahl
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Author: Kay LindahlIllustrator: Amy Schnapper
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-02-01
ISBN: 1893361446
Number of pages: 140
Publisher: Skylight Paths Pub
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Book Review: "Seek first to understand and then to be understood"
Summary: 4 Stars
Profound stuff here! Most of us are born with the gift to hear. However, how many of us properly apply the skill of listening? I don't know about you but, I didn't learn this stuff in school. At least not to the degree explored in this book. And I do feel that the book's contents are critical on many levels. Every aspect of our lives can be enhanced by improving this one skill.
Let's talk reality here.
In conversations with others, we formulate speculations and opinions on what they are saying before they even finish saying it; sometimes finishing their sentences for them. Many times we are so busy trying to think of our refined reply (to make sure we look good or sound intelligent) that we really didn't comprehend what the other person was saying. Does any of this sound familiar? I know I have been guilty!
This book reminded me of a great quote by one of my mentors Stephen R. Covey, "Seek first to understand and then to be understood."
Another key point that I wanted to share is that we live in such an information-crazed society where we simply cannot get enough information. Rarely do we slow down enough to smell the roses and reflect on what we just heard, or read, or saw... whatever the information vehicle. We just steamroll passed and look to gather more information.
This book was a bit of a rude awakening for me in that it helped me understand that I need to slow down a bit, properly apply the power of listening, and improve my NOW.
This is a small book and probably can be read in one sitting, however I highly recommend that you take your time to properly absorb and reflect on each chapter - you'll be glad you did!
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