SwaffWords© 5/24: "Ask-Holes" and "Listening"

Published: Fri, 05/24/19

"Ask-Holes" & "Listening"

Hello—

…and welcome—especially to all new subscribers. Thanks for joining us!

And so we've arrived at the last full weekend in May—Memorial Day weekend. It's often considered the "unofficial" start to summer and one of the first chances we have to take extra time outdoors. Not so much this year, what with parts of the country being battered by destructive winds, flooding, and even snow.

So let's reframe the coming days and bring them back to the concept of remembering. Take a moment and remember what and who matters to you, the riches in your life that truly mean something, and most especially the people for whom this weekend was created. It is a way to honor those who've made sure we can actually have that summer time we so enjoy. Here's to taking a moment and finding ways to offer blessings to them and to their souls.

Pivoting—and coming back to the practice at hand…

This week, I decided to explore an irreverent, yet apt phrase I recently learned and I considered two crucial aspects to the art of listening.

"Ask-Holes" (2:41)—No doubt you've encountered "ask-holes" along the way—people who ask for your input and then when you respond, it lands like a thud. How do you deal with them? (YouTube Link or Facebook Link)

"Listening" (2:41)—The bedrock of my work is the art of listening—to Your Self and to yourself. How do you practice this art in your life? (YouTube Link or Facebook Link)

Please comment and share your insights on either or both videos. I'd love to know your take on them.

All previous SwaffWords© videos ( around 150 of them ) are on both my YouTube Channel and in my Facebook Video Library. Scroll through and when a topic speaks to you, click on the video for a quick lesson that hones your ability to listen more deeply with your Bodymind.

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Or—just contact me directly to begin a conversation.

Thanks much.

Until next time—

Cheers,

Steph