The Sanskrit term is sravana. It means to listen. The practice of listening is a simple and powerful way to build your concentration. The one who practices the art of listening undergoes a rapid transformation in their ability to remain concentrated.
Listening requires that you be alert and attentive in the present moment.
A man approached Buddha once and said, “I want to become wise. Please tell me how do I operate better in the world? What do I do to not mess my relationships?”
Buddha spoke, “It is very simple. You only have to be mindful of two things – listen attentively to others when they are talking and even more attentively to yourself when you are talking.”
How to Do It Right
This is the art of active listening. This is the practice in a nutshell.
Listening requires that you be alert and attentive in the present moment.
A man approached Buddha once and said, “I want to become wise. Please tell me how do I operate better in the world? What do I do to not mess my relationships?”
Buddha spoke, “It is very simple. You only have to be mindful of two things – listen attentively to others when they are talking and even more attentively to yourself when you are talking.”
How to Do It Right
- Put on your favorite song, at home, while driving, jogging, anywhere.
- Promise yourself that you’ll pay full attention to the song.
- Listen to the song with complete mindfulness and alertness.
This is the art of active listening. This is the practice in a nutshell.
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