by Avie | Aug 17, 2019 | poems, real contact and intimacy
Last week I shared a story from my own experience of self care. The essence of a response I received about self care and knowing one’s own boundaries has been paraphrased in the title above. I was very moved to be asked – or, more accurately – I was...
by Avie | May 26, 2019 | Letting Go of Outcome, poems, real contact and intimacy
This week I am reminded of something one of our volunteers said many years ago. We were holding our monthly volunteers’ meeting, sharing our recent listening experiences, and practicing. Long time volunteer, Susan E., and her listening partner – forgive...
by Avie | May 12, 2019 | poems, real contact and intimacy, respect
This week my offering is a simple poem, a little thing. Listening is a little thing. On the surface, anyway. And yet, listening is touching the field of humanity… and loving the world. “Started with Little Things,” by William Stafford… Love the...
by Avie | Feb 12, 2017 | experiences of Listening, poems
Last week I had shared how Susan E. has experienced a shift in the listening at Loussac Library. She noticed guests seeking out listening – and how it felt like listening was starting to take hold in the community at the Library. Interestingly, I had the...
