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Meditation + Talk: How to Be a Good Listener – and Help Others Listen Better to You
December 16, 2024

We all know the pain of feeling unheard—whether it’s in a close relationship, a professional setting, or even within our own inner world.

Miscommunication, defensiveness, and distraction can leave us feeling disconnected, frustrated, or stuck.

So in this talk I address these common challenges and habits that get in the way of good listening and impact our ability to truly connect.

I offered up the practice of deep listening—a skill that not only strengthens relationships but also brings clarity and peace to our own hearts and minds.

Good Listening is about more than just communication—it is about creating a space where understanding, healing, and transformation can take root.

With the Four Foundational elements of deep listening — availability, attentiveness, empathy, and responsiveness — you can reduce conflict, and foster the kind of connections that lead to lasting well-being, for yourself and those around you.

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