DAY 13: Oprah & Deepak’s 21-day meditation challenge! VOTE YES OR NO! “WHAT IF THE KEY TO TRANSFORMING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS IS THE SIMPLE ACT OF LISTENING..?” Oprah. Do you agree? SHARE in the COMMENT BOX BELOW…
— Today’s centering thought: “I am present.”
“One of the richest gifts we have to offer others: our undivided attention.”
Mindful moment homework:
“Set the intention to have at least one conversation today in which you truly listen with your heart and soul.”
When we are fully present with another person, fully listening…
How will we know we are fully listening? Here are some of the signs:
– We won’t interrupt
– We’ll wait for them to finish
– We will naturally ask questions based on what they have been saying (because we’re not thinking of other things or what we’re going to say next!)
– If we listen with our hearts we can hear the words that are NOT being said.
I just tried this with my hubby and I noticed that I wasn’t giving him my full attention! He said something and then I just asked him a question about a thought I was having that had nothing to do with what he was saying!!! My, my, my… I will continue with this homework for the rest of the week. It’s a gift to feel truly listened to and truly heard. I’m going to give people this gift this week.
Give this challenge a try! https://chopracentermeditation.com
It’s easy, it’s free and you don’t need to “know anything about meditation” to do it!
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FROM Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey: #ChopraCenter
***Day 13
Miraculous Awareness
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Ram Dass
Today, as we continue on the journey toward creating miraculous relationships, we explore one of the richest gifts we have to offer others: our undivided attention. In the enlightening stillness of meditation, we will focus on the many gifts available through listening with our ears, heart, and soul.
Consider for a moment the last time you truly felt heard. What a gift it is when another person is truly present, hearing our words as well as receiving all the unspoken messages we send through our energy, body, and nonverbal communication. Listening is a form of mindful attention that brings us fully into the present moment, where miracles can unfold in our relationships and in every area of our lives.
Mindful Moment
Set the intention to have at least one conversation today in which you truly listen with your heart and soul. Give yourself permission to pause your busy inner dialogue. Listen to the words being spoken and make the choice to listen beyond the words to receive the full spirit and potential of the message. With fresh and attentive eyes and ears, witness the miracle of the person before you, seeing them through the eyes of your heart. With this practice you invite true connection, infinite possibility, and abundant love into your life and relationships.
I’m here rooting for you!