Chapter 9
The Practice of Listening: Quieting and Sharpening Your Senses
IN THIS CHAPTER
Tuning in to the senses
Understanding what it means to listen
Knowing why stress impedes listening
Practicing getting calm
Listening to your body
Listening with compassion
Fully and actively listening involves turning off mind chatter and allowing yourself to be still so that you can be present and can truly listen with all of your senses — hearing, seeing, feeling, tasting, and touching. It’s a practice that provides you with an abundance of information that you might normally miss out on while also giving you the benefit of quieting your mind so that you have access to objectivity, intelligence, and emotional regulation. Fully listening, therefore, allows you to be better able to be present, stay calm, learn, and make informed decisions.
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