Here are some basic tips about listening. They are simple, so simple, we don't ever follow them, yet they make such a huge difference and they really make us to listen consciously as Gnosis teaches us to.
One tip to keep the mind quiet while listening is not to judge. Judging makes us to stop listening and makes our thinking go heavy.
Another tip when listening is to just place attention on what is being said and don't think about what we are going to say next or what our answer will be.
When listening, try to create a space of equality and respect, where all involved do not feel intimidated or disresepcted. This will create an openess where all involved can bring their differences without anyone becoming defensive.
Ask questions instead of interjecting with opinions or interpetations. This helps us to make sure we are hearing correctly.
Run past the speaker what we have understood. This lets the speaker know we are understanding and the speaker is communicating their ideas clearly.
Make the conversation constructive by bringing different angles and insight into the topic.
Let go of 'knowing it all'. When we think 'we know' we very quickly stop listening, and we start listening to ourselves.
Listening is not all the time just about absorbing it is also about being a mirror to reflect ideas off, and to join forces to create something new.
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