THE LISTENING CENTER
PRINCIPLES OF DIALOGUEBy Kay Lindahl Arrange seating in a circle, without tables or desks. This creates an open space and promotes listening. Start with five to ten minutes of silence. This provides a transition from the busy schedule of daily living to an opening for reflection and listening. Go around the circle to check in with each other. What brought you here? What do you need to say to be present? PRINCIPLES Begin each session by reading and/or talking about the principles. This is one way to incorporate newcomers and to remind everyone of their agreement to use these principles.
At the close of the dialogue, each participant shares one idea, insight or learning that they gained by participating in the dialogue. Used by permission of the author. Copyright 2008 Kay Lindahl. Excerpted from The Sacred Art of Listening, SkyLight Paths Publishing. email: [email protected] . |