Language and Silence
a practice of deep listening skills, somatic sensitivity to language, and greater simultaneous awareness of both content and form of extemporaneous speech
Language and Silence
All we have to believe with is our senses: the tools we use to perceive the world, our sight, our touch, our memory. If they lie to us, then nothing can be trusted. And even if we do not believe, then still we cannot travel in any other way than the road our senses show us; and we must walk that road to the end.
Neil Gaiman • American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition: A Novel
FUNCTION, BEING, AND WILL The first nine intermezzos are organized around three interwoven dimensions of living systems: function, being, and will. Function is connected to doing, and in the context of this book, it has to do with evolving our ability to understand, discern, and exercise wise judgment—the ability to truly think for ourselves. This
... See moreCarol Sanford • No More Gold Stars: Regenerating Capacity to Think for Ourselves
There’s a common illusion that spiritually evolved, loving people never have any negativity, as though they are already angelic. They get annoyed that they still have negative feelings, and then it’s compounded by their guilt and self-frustration. They have to realize that feelings are transitory, whereas their intention to evolve remains constant.
... See moreDavid R. Hawkins • Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender
You may be right, but that doesn’t mean that people will care. Or pay attention. Or take action.
Just because you’re right, doesn’t mean they’re going to listen.
It takes more than being right to earn attention and action.
Just because you’re right, doesn’t mean they’re going to listen.
It takes more than being right to earn attention and action.
Seth Godin • Just because you’re right…
When there’s no place for the scalpel, words are the surgeon’s only tool.