It is the end of incredibly long and rewarding day. I thought I would try write a poem and I hope it works OK. I want to share about the retreat here and the questions are great. Deep listening is a necessity. What that might look like in other settings is a challenge to explain, so I hope to let that idea percolate over the next couple of days.
Your courage is your truth;
It reveals your story
So necessary to tell
And be heard.
Listen carefully
Words tell a story;
Only shared
With deep listening.
Today, listen differently
Hear words anew;
Sacred space shared;
Human love fully recognized.
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About ivonprefontaine
I have been an educator for almost 20 years. Prior to that, I worked in private industry for 15 years, then returned to university to earn my education degree. For the past 11 years, I have been a co-creator of learning in a unique, progressive, alternative educational school of choice. Currently, I am engaged in a doctoral program at Gonzaga University in Spokane. A main theme in my learning there has been the roles of systems thinking, complexity theory, and organizational theory, and how they apply to education generally and the learning environment I share with students, parents, and colleagues.
Delightful, Ivon.
So many times words are spoken, and people respond. However; fewer are the times when words are spoken, and they are heard….
Thank you Carolyn. As I mature, I find I need to listen closer to both my heart and the other people speaking. It is hard work, but gratifying.
A good poem about communication – my passion. What I like is its simplicity – always hard to achieve…I get a bit tired of pretentiousness in poetry, so for me, this is real, and for that even stronger.
Thank you. Some of the simplicity was a product of tiredness. In this environment we are asked to be fully present for the one who is speaking. It is hard work to single-task like that and truly be focused.
YES, agree – the simplicity comment is very positive though. To me that is the best possible way, when we are able to mean what we say so easily. Of course what is said needs to be relevant also! I take your point – interesting.
You are welcome. Take care.
Always enjoy your posts. Your writing is always encouraging, thought provoking and interesting.
I like this very much. The sentiment is very import.
I appreciate that you found meaning in this poem.
Hi Ivon..
it is bold to speak up the truth..
it is noble to listen with respect..
it is bountiful to tell and share..
it is simply wonderful to join in and be here…
warmest regards to you Sir…
~ KeY
Thank you Katrina. Warmest regards back.