Sounds, Thoughts, And In-Between

We often experience being talked at or talked to, not so often talked with. So we listen, while thinking about something else, about what we want to answer or how their words reminded us about something that had happened earlier, or we raise the walls, feeling we had to protect our territory. There is no real meeting, no real communication, because for that to happen, we have to be present in the moment. How to do that?

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It's Anna here. Today, I would like to talk about how to listen. Because. . . Have you ever thought that people are talking at you and to you? And very seldom. With you. And at the same time, Have you noticed that you are thinking about something else while listening to somebody? Maybe you are formulating an answer. Maybe you are reminded of something. That has happened or that you have thought or read about. Maybe you want to give an advice? But did you really listen? I mean, Really. And I have been thinking about it. It's very much about. Being present. And also being present in your heart. Sew. Let's have a. . . Thought Meditation. Sit comfortably. Of your back straight as always. And First of all, Relax. Relax your body. Your belly, Your chest. Your shoulders. Good job! A face. Soften your eyes. And pay attention to your breathing. You don't start to breathe. The body is doing an excellent job as it is. It's just become aware. Become aware of the breath moving in and out. In your body. Where are you aware from? Mostly it's from somewhere in your head, Behind your eyes. So now Just unhook from its place. And drop down. To your throat. And be aware of your throat from inside your throat. And go to your heart. To the heart of space. Be aware. Of a breath. Moving in your heart space or through your heart space. Can you feel? Expansion. Of a space in your heart. Can you feel it in all directions? Both front and back and to the sides. And up and down. Be aware of a space inside your body. Are there any sounds? Maybe inside you. Or from around you. Don't start labeling anything. When you give things a name. We kind of. Lock them down and tame them. Just let be. Listen to all the sounds in your room or in the space nearby. Listen. As a baby would listen who doesn't have a language yet. Or listen as if you were alone in a dark forest and it was important for your survival. Are there any sounds? Where is my voice? Maybe you can hear the neighbor. Refrigerator maybe. Somebody talking nearby. A dog? What is work? Most silent sound you can hear. Can you hear? Sounds from the street. Or from your garden. Neighbors. Can you hear the silence? Listen to the silence between the sounds, Between my words. And listen to the silence inside the sound. Are you aware of the way you hear the sounds? When you look at something. It's like you grasp things. You go out, You go after it. When you listen. The sounds properly. Down into you. Into your space. Like raindrops. Or maybe like waves coming. And going. In the ocean. Did you notice how much bigger your space becomes when you listen, Really listen? And now, Become aware. But your thoughts are also a kind of listening. You don't go after them normally. At least. They are moving by themselves. Dropping inside your awareness when moving out again. And also their very silence. Can you hear the silence between the words, Between your thoughts? So, If you listen to somebody, The same way. Being totally present. It's another kind of contact. You could live like that. Every single day. So now, Become aware of your physical body again. Can start moving a little bit. And lower your chin to your chest. And when you are ready Open your eyes. Thank you for listening.