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Mindful Listening': The Basics
Mindful Listening': The Basics
The Basics
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MINDFUL LISTENING
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REACTING
• Judging
• Defending
• Distancing
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RESPONDING
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HOW TO LISTEN
1 STOP
2 NOTICE
3 SUSPEND
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STO
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We stop thinking of what we are going to say
next.
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NOTICE
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SUSPEND
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MINDLESS LISTENING
To cover up the strong wants and fears we might feel in
close relationships, we often hide behind our persona.
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LISTEN FROM THE HEART
While others are speaking, let go of your own thoughts
and pay attention to what they are saying.
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SPIRIT
Listen with your eyes to the person body's language and
facial expressions.
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SUMMARY
Mindful Listening makes all the difference.