Deep-Hearted Listening: Creating Sacred Connections

​In this workshop, we’ll learn from each other, practicing grounding and listening techniques that could be brought into our everyday lives.  

• ​9:30a-10am: optional fellowship.  

  • ​Friends Room: Coffee and tea will be available on-site

  • ​Zoom: bring your own beverage

• ​10:00am- 12:30pm workshop

​"To 'listen' another's soul into a condition of disclosure and discovery may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performs for another"  — Douglas Steere, On listening to another, p14 

​Among Friends when we talk about listening, we don't only refer to the words that have been spoken. We seek for the message beneath the words of another.  This kind of listening grows stronger with practice.

​As we listen to each other, can we separate the message from our reactions and responses? Can we listen with an open heart, seeking to understand the condition of the speaker? This deep-hearted listening can be helpful with any social interaction, yet becomes an essential part of spiritual practice in our community of Friends. 

​Have you considered a practice of just listening, without responding or giving advice? Are you interested in honing your spiritual accompaniment skills? We welcome you to join us for a morning of listening practice.