LISTENING: An Acrostic

Julian Treasure on Ted.com on listening:

http://www.wimp.com/listenbetter/

Laudable is he who can listen with full attention.

Intrinsic is the need to connect with one another;

Sit in considerate silence when each other speaks.

Take the time to pay heed to surrounding sounds,

Engaging in active concentration and awareness while

Nurturing yourself in practicing absorbed interest.

Indulge in the meditation of the resonance that IS,

Nourishing mindfulness that supports your being and

Garners conscious discernment along the way.

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by Bodhirose on September 8, 2011 • Permalink

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Posted by Bodhirose on September 8, 2011

https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/listening-an-acrostic/

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Jannie Funster
/ September 8, 2011

BEST acrostic ever. Really rang true.

To consciously absorb another’s thoughts and feelings does nurture one’s own soul.

Very lovely.

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Bodhirose
/ September 8, 2011

Wow–that’s a generous compliment, Jannie, thank you.

I’m glad this rang true with you.

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contemplativemoorings
/ September 9, 2011

That sums it up perfectly 🙂

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- Bodhirose
  / September 9, 2011
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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S Basu
/ September 9, 2011

A good listener is very rare. i am a good reader but when listening i often lose connection.

amazing poem, acrostics are just not my pot of soup.

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- Bodhirose
  / September 9, 2011
  
  I have a hard time not interrupting people sometimes. I think of something to say to what they have said and I’m afraid that I’ll forget my point if I don’t get it out right away. It’s not nice to interrupt. 🙂
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed my acrostic.
  
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  - S Basu
    / September 13, 2011
    
    sometimes interrupting indicates you have been listening.
    
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    - Bodhirose
      / September 14, 2011
      
      I suppose that’s true. But I don’t want to be considered rude for butting in if someone is still speaking.
      
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      - S Basu
        / September 15, 2011
        
        I think its always better if two people discuss- some people interrupt and some join in, i know you are the latter type.
        
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      - Bodhirose
        / September 15, 2011
        
        I try to be–thanks for your support, Trisha. 🙂
        
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      - S Basu
        / September 16, 2011
        
        in my case you always do. 🙂
        
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      - Bodhirose
        / September 16, 2011
        
        You’re a sweetheart! Thank you.
        
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Lorna's Voice
/ September 10, 2011

Very clever–not forced. That’s difficult to do!

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- Bodhirose
  / September 11, 2011
  
  Thank you, Lorna!
  
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dragonkatet
/ September 12, 2011

YES! “Active” listening at it’s best. 🙂 I like acrostics, but agree that it’s hard to create them so they don’t sound forced. You did a wonderful job with this!!

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- Bodhirose
  / September 14, 2011
  
  I’m so happy this didn’t sound forced–thank you! 🙂
  
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Androgoth
/ September 19, 2011

This poem is a very sweetly written one and I definitely like it, indeed you have a lovely flowing style that shines my friend and thank you for sharing this delightful offering 🙂

Androgoth Xx

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- Bodhirose
  / September 21, 2011
  
  You are very kind–thanks so much, Androgoth!
  
  Gayle xoxo
  
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Anonymous
/ October 30, 2015

lovely

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- Bodhirose
  / October 30, 2015
  
  Thank you!
  
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